Imagine the irresistible aroma of butter, cinnamon, and apples wafting through your kitchen, reminiscent of a cozy farmhouse bakery. This apple crumb galette bridges the gap between homestyle comfort and elegant French pastry, offering a dessert that’s both sophisticated and wonderfully approachable.

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Unlike the traditional apple pie, a galette embraces its perfectly imperfect nature, with a free-form crust that wraps lovingly around tender apple slices and a generous sprinkle of buttery crumb topping.
Why This Galette Will Become Your Go-To Apple Dessert
What makes this apple crumb galette truly special is its beautiful balance of textures and flavors. The flaky, buttery crust provides the perfect foundation, while the tender apple filling, kissed with warm spices and a touch of caramel sweetness, creates an irresistible center.
But it’s the crowning glory – the buttery crumb topping – that takes this dessert from delightful to extraordinary. Unlike traditional galettes that stop at the filling, this version adds that extra layer of indulgence, creating a dessert that combines the best elements of an apple pie, apple crisp, and French pastry into one stunning creation.

Perfect for Every Occasion: From Casual Gatherings to Holiday Celebrations
This versatile dessert seamlessly transitions from casual weekend baking to elegant dinner party finales. Serve it still slightly warm at a Sunday family dinner, where its homestyle charm fits perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere.
It makes a sophisticated addition to a dinner party, especially when served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. During the fall harvest season and holidays, it offers a refreshing alternative to traditional apple pie, while still honoring the classic flavors everyone loves. It’s equally at home at a Thanksgiving feast, a Christmas dinner, or a casual autumn picnic.
Ingredients Needed
- Refrigerated pie crust dough, 2 dough circles, at room temperature
- 4 large Granny Smith apples
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup (1/2 a stick) butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: caramel sauce and ice cream or whipped cream to serve

How to Make an Apple Crumb Galette
Preheat oven to 350F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
On a clean counter, press the two pie crust dough circles together to form a ball. Roll the ball out with a rolling pin to 12-inches across. Place the crust on the prepared baking sheet; set aside.
Core, peel, and slice the apples to ¼ inch thickness.
In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour the mixture into the center of the pie crust dough circle and spread out evenly, leaving a border about 2 inches around the outside of the crust.


Fold about 2 inches of the sides of the pie crust dough up over the apples, working your way all around the circle.

In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of the apples in the center of the galette.


How Long to Bake Apple Galette?
Bake the galette at 350F for 40-50 minutes, until the apples are tender.

Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

A Timeless Recipe That Creates Lasting Memories
Some recipes become more than just instructions on a page – they become part of our story, creating moments and memories that we cherish. This apple crumb galette is one such recipe. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, its forgiving nature and impressive results make it a joy to create and share.

Favorite Apple Crumb Galette Recipe
Ingredients
- Refrigerated pie crust dough 2 dough circles, at room temperature
- 4 large Granny Smith apples
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup 1/2 a stick butter softened
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- caramel sauce and ice cream to serve optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- On a clean counter, press the two pie crust dough circles together to form a ball. Roll the ball out with a rolling pin to 12-inches across. Place the crust on the prepared baking sheet; set aside.
- Core, peel, and slice the apples to ¼ inch thickness.
- In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour the mixture into the center of the pie crust dough circle and spread out evenly, leaving a border about 2 inches around the outside of the crust.
- Fold about 2 inches of the sides of the pie crust dough up over the apples, working your way all around the circle.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of the apples in the center of the galette.
- Bake the galette at 350F for 40-50 minutes, until the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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