One crust, no pan, so the dough has to stay cold and the apples have to be sliced thin and even. Cold pastry holds its shape and bakes flaky instead of slumping, and thin apples cook through before the crust burns. A brush of warm apricot glaze at the end sets the fruit and gives it shine.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Makes8 servings
CuisineFrench
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for8servings
Pie crust
A single cold butter round rolled thin; it bakes free-form with no pan.
Slice thin and evenCut the apples into thin, uniform slices so they cook through together, and toss them with sugar, cinnamon, and a squeeze of lemon.
Fan and foldFan the apples over the cold rolled crust leaving a two-inch border, then fold the border up over the edge of the fruit, pleating as you go.
Dot and bakeDot the apples with butter and bake at 400F until the crust is deep brown and the apples are caramelized at the edges, about 40 minutes.
Glaze warmWarm the apricot conserve until pourable, strain if needed, and brush it over the hot fruit for shine. Cool before slicing.
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze Apple Galette? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make Apple Galette ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is Apple Galette gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
Is Apple Galette vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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