Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust
A rustic French-inspired tart with tender spiced apple filling and a buttery cinnamon-flavored crust. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 65 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large apples
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Add 1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes) and work into the flour with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg with 2 tbsp milk. Add to the flour mixture and gently fold until a dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange 4 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges) in a spiral pattern on the dough.
- Step 4: Fold edges of dough into a pleated crust, pressing to seal. Brush crust with egg wash (remaining egg and milk). Bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender. Cool slightly before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (30 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Apple Galette with Cinnamon Crust?
French quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
