French Apple Galette with Cinnamon and Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Rustic free-form tart with thinly sliced apples, a hint of cinnamon, and crunchy toasted almonds baked in a buttery pastry crust. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 tbsp (1 stick), cubed cold unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3-4 tbsp cold water
• 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup, toasted almond slices
• 1, beaten (for egg wash) egg
• for dusting, optional powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 3-4 tbsp cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Toss 3 thinly sliced peeled apples with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and spread them evenly over the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Step 5: Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as needed, to create a rustic edge. Brush the crust with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted almond slices over the top.
6. Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired before slicing and serving.