Rustic Galette with Brie, Caramelized Apples & Rosemary

🥧 Rustic Galette with Brie, Caramelized Apples & Rosemary

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Galette Crust:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 3–4 tbsp ice-cold water

For the Filling:

• 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Cheese & Assembly:

• 120–150g Brie cheese, sliced

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp milk or cream

• 1 tbsp honey (optional drizzle)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.

2. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

3. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms.

4. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Caramelize Apples

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and rosemary.

3. Cook for 6–8 minutes until soft and golden.

4. Let cool slightly.

Step 3: Assemble

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. Roll dough into a 10–12 inch circle.

3. Place on lined baking tray.

4. Arrange Brie slices in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.

5. Top with caramelized apples.

6. Fold edges over filling (rustic style).

7. Brush edges with egg wash.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 30–35 minutes until crust is golden.

2. Cool for 5–10 minutes.

3. Drizzle with honey if desired.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use store-bought pastry?

Yes! Ready-made pie crust or puff pastry works well.

Q2: What apples are best?

Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady.

Q3: Can I make it savory?

Yes! Skip sugar and add onions, mushrooms, or prosciutto.

Q4: Can I make it ahead?

Yes! Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Q5: Can I freeze this?

Yes! Freeze unbaked galette for up to 1 month.

Q6: What can I serve with it?

• Vanilla ice cream

• Whipped cream

• Greek yogurt

Q7: Is this dessert or appetizer?

Both! Serve warm as a dessert or sliced thin as an appetizer.

Q8: Can I make it gluten-free?

Yes! Use a gluten-free flour blend.