Honey-Glazed Brown Butter Apple Galette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Rustic galette with tender apples tossed in browned butter and honey, encased in flaky pastry for a cozy dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 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 8, 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
• 6 tbsp, cubed cold unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp ice water
• 2 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1, for egg wash egg yolk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp ice water gradually and pulse until the dough just begins to come together; form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: While dough chills, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, cooking until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes; remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Toss 2 peeled, thinly sliced medium apples with the browned butter, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Step 6: On a floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to the baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Arrange the apple mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
8. Step 8: Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as needed to form a rustic crust.
9. Step 9: Brush the dough edges with 1 egg yolk for a golden finish.
10. Step 10: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are tender and bubbling.
11. Step 11: Let cool slightly before slicing into 8 pieces.