Description
A Chai Spiced Apple Galette is a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of chai spices with the tartness of Granny Smith apples, featuring a rustic free-form crust.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (180 g) for the crust.
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), chilled and cubed.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons (25 g) for the crust.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon.
- Cold water: 4-5 tablespoons (60-75 ml).
- Granny Smith apples: 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced.
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup (50 g) for the filling.
- Spices: Ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (optional).
- Additional spices: A pinch of cloves or allspice (optional).
- Honey or maple syrup: Instead of brown sugar (optional).
- Other fruits: Pears or berries (optional).
- Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, and salt, then adding chilled butter until crumbly.
- Make the chai spice mixture by combining cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Prepare the apples by slicing and mixing with brown sugar, chai spice mixture, and vanilla.
- Assemble the galette by rolling out the dough, adding the apple filling, and folding the edges over.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freeze unbaked galette wrapped tightly for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chai Spiced Apple Galette, dessert, rustic pastry, fall dessert, apple galette