Vegan Apple Galette

This vegan apple galette is a rustic, no-frills dessert loaded with the flavors of fall and zero stress. A golden crust loosely shaped into a circle is topped with loads of sweet apple filling and then baked to golden brown.

If you missed the memo that it’s finally fall, this apple galette is here to let you know it’s fall, y’all! Everyone flips for pumpkin this time of year, and I’m no exception. BUT I think it’s important to remember that there’s another classic fall flavor we can all enjoy – apples.

When fall rolls around, my apple recipes get a lot of play. I love to make hot apple cider cocktails for parties, apple bread pudding and apple pie bars for dessert, and even apple cinnamon muffins for breakfast.

Lately, another favorite of mine has been this vegan apple galette. It’s so full of fall flavor, and its rustic nature means I don’t have to stress about making the crust look like something on Pinterest. It’s a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving for a small group. This one is strictly about the flavor!

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• Why You’ll Love This Vegan Apple Galette
• Ingredients
• Substitutions
• How to Make This Vegan Apple Galette
• FAQ
• Expert Tips
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage
• More Vegan Apple Recipes!
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Apple Galette

• Basic Ingredients: This recipe uses simple kitchen staples to create its rustic fall flavor.
• Easy: Both the dough and the filling are basic and easy to make, and the rustic feel of the dish means there’s no stressing about it being “pretty.”
• Classic Fall Flavor: The flaky crust and spiced apple filling give this galette a classic fall flavor.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: This dessert is as welcome at parties as a weeknight dessert.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• All-Purpose Flour: Flour is the base for the rustic tart dough.
• Sugar: Sugar gives the dough a hint of sweetness.
• Vegan Butter: Vegan butter adds richness to the dough and gives it a flaky texture. I prefer to use Earth Balance baking sticks.
• Ice Water: Ice water adds the liquid necessary for the dough to reach a perfect consistency and keeps the butter cold in the dough.

For the Filling

• Medium Apples: Use your choice of apples for the spiced apple filling.
• Cane Sugar: Adds sweetness to the filling and a hint of extra-special flavor.
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice balances the sweetness of the other ingredients and helps keep the apples from browning.
• Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg create the classic apple pie flavor of this filling.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the filling as the galette bakes.

For the Wash:

• Almond Milk and Maple Syrup: This combination provides an egg-wash-like finish.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Substitutions

• You can use gluten-free flour for a vegan, gluten-free apple galette.
• A mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour works well for the crust.
• Use your favorite apple variety or a mix of varieties to create different galette flavor profiles.
• Arrowroot powder can be used in place of cornstarch.

How to Make This Vegan Apple Galette

For the Dough

1. Mix the dry crust ingredients in a food processor. Add the butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough starts to come together.
3. Gather the pastry dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it for at least 30 minutes.

For the Filling

1. Toss the thinly sliced apples with the other filling ingredients until thoroughly coated and set them aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Making the Galette

1. Roll the chilled dough onto a lightly floured surface and work it into a rough, 12-inch circle. It doesn’t have to be perfect!
2. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and arrange the apple slices on top, leaving two inches uncovered.
3. Fold the edges of the dough over the apple filling, pleating as you go to create a rustic look.
4. Mix the almond milk and maple syrup in a small bowl, then brush the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the crust with coarse sugar if you like.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
6. Let the galette cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

FAQ

Expert Tips

• Pre-cube the butter and leave it in the refrigerator until you can work it into the flour mixture.
• Be sure to add just a bit of water to the mixture to form the dough. Remember, you can always add more water, but never remove it!
• Don’t get caught up in making a perfect circle. This is a rustic dish, so as long as your galette is mostly round, you’re fine.
• Be sure you slice your apples very thinly so they get nice and soft while the galette bakes.

Serving Suggestions

This galette is delicious with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or vegan whipped cream. You can also pair a slice of this galette with a piping hot mug of pumpkin spice latte to really get all the fall flavor!

I also love serving this galette for dessert after meals that are equally simple and satisfying, like vegan spaghetti and meatballs or vegan Irish stew.

Storage

Fridge: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.

Freezer: Wrap the galette in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil and store for up to 2 months.

Reheat: If the galette is frozen, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight. Then, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 until heated. You can also microwave individual slices at 30-second intervals until warm.

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