Vegan Apple Galette

This tasty apple cinnamon galette, or crostata, is incredibly easy to put together and perfect for any time of the year.

Try this classic favorite for breakfast with coffee, dessert, family gatherings, holidays such as Thanksgiving, or you name it!

It's just like a dutch apple pie, but so much easier to make.

No need to fuss with a pie shell, fancy latticework, or time-consuming prep work on this rustic beauty! The best part is that you can whip it up in less than an hour from start to finish.

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• Reasons You’ll Love This Galette
• Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Tips
• Recipe Variation Ideas
• Storage
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I love to add a streusel crumble topping because I find it to be the perfect addition to baked apples and because it helps to keep them incredibly soft and moist!

You can use the vegan galette crust in this recipe for any other pie or pastry that you plan to bake. Easily change up the fruit filling with other favorites such as blueberries, peaches, pears, or strawberries.

Make it even more special by topping it with this incredible Vegan Butterscotch Sauce!

Reasons You’ll Love This Galette

• It’s vegan, so no dairy or eggs
• Easy to make in a few simple steps
• Full of healthy apples that are perfectly spiced
• Just a few ingredients needed, most of which you might already have

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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Apples - For this recipe, I like to use the firmer variety of apples that are good for baking such as granny smith or honey crisp. 
• Flour - Use all-purpose flour or a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour.
• Sugar - This recipe combines both vegan brown sugar and cane sugar.
• Butter - Any unsalted plant-based butter works. You’ll want to keep it cold until you're ready to add it. 
• Cornstarch - Cornstarch helps to thicken the apple filling. 
• Water and Salt - We add cold water to the dough, a little at a time. Salt adds a flavor-enhancing depth to the recipe.
• Lemon Juice - Use either freshly squeezed lemon juice or the lemon juice from the produce department of the grocery store. This helps add a hint of an acidic element while also keeping the apples from browning too fast. 
• Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon works as a perfect cozy complement to the apples in this vegan galette. You can sprinkle in other favorite spices such as nutmeg or ground cloves as well.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here are some quick visual steps. Find the full recipe with exact measurements on the recipe card below.

This recipe has a few simple steps. First, you’ll make the dough for the crust. While it’s chilling, you’ll make the crumb topping and apple filling. Then, you’ll easily put them together to form the galette! 

Make the Vegan Galette Dough

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it has formed a grainy texture.
• Stir in the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. When the dough begins to clump together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
• Gently knead the dough for about 3 minutes to fully incorporate the ingredients. Add a pinch of flour here and there if the dough is sticking to your hands or the surface.
• Place the ball of dough back in the bowl and into the refrigerator to chill for about 20 minutes.

Prepare the Streusel Topping

• While the dough is chilling in the refrigerator, prepare the galette crumble topping. Use a fork to mix the flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Cut cold butter into the mixture until it’s crumbly. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until you’re ready to add the topping.

Make the Apple Filling

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
• Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼ inch thick slices.
• Place them in the large bowl and top them with lemon juice. Toss the slices until they are coated.

Roll Out the Dough

• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out either directly on parchment paper or a lightly floured surface. I prefer to work off the parchment paper at this point to make it easier to transfer the galette over to the baking pan before baking.
• The dough should be about ¼ inch thick and in the shape of a circle or oval (about 8-12 inches in diameter).

Assemble the Apple Slices

• Add the apple slices to the center of the dough.
• Place each apple slice slightly over the previous one, but make sure the layer does not exceed two apple slices so they cook evenly.
• Let the liquid drip off each slice before adding it to the dough and do not pour the liquid over the apples. This is because the slices will produce plenty of juice during the baking process.
• Keep the apple slices about 1 inch away from the edge of the dough. Fold the edge of the dough over to cover the edge of the apple slices.

Top the Galette

• Move the galette and parchment paper over to a medium-sized baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the crumble topping over the entire galette, including the crust edge.
• Press the toppings down a bit to prevent them from rolling off the galette.

• Bake the galette in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Tips

• Keep the butter and water cold until you’re ready to use them. 
• No need to include any of the remaining liquid from the pie filling mixture. 
• Keep the apple slices thin (¼ inch) so they are able to fully cook in the oven.

Recipe Variation Ideas

• You can leave the crumble topping off if you’d like.
• Try a different apple variety such as honey crisp or pink lady.
• Sprinkle other spices such as nutmeg, cloves, or ginger, into the apple filling.
• Try making this galette with other fresh fruit like strawberries, peaches, or pears.
• Drizzle Vegan Butterscotch over the galette as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Storage

Store it in a covered dish in the refrigerator for 5 days or at room temperature for 3 days. Enjoy it as-is or reheat it in the microwave.

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