It doesn’t get any easier than this Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust! In this recipe, sliced granny smith apples bake with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a buttery and flaky sharp cheddar cheese crust. Yields 6 servings.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

What Is a Galette?

In a nutshell, a galette is free-formed sweet or savory pie that is baked on a sheet pan instead of a pie dish. The dough is folded onto the filling giving the pie a gorgeous rustic look.

For this recipe, I decided to take my love for tart apples and sharp cheddar cheese and turn it into a cozy fall dessert. The crust is buttery and flaky with toasty notes of sharp cheddar and yet the perfectly spiced apples are tender yet hold their shape nicely.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

Top with butter pecan or  vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans and/or drizzle with homemade caramel sauce.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust ingredients

To Make This Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust You Will Need:

  • sharp cheddar pie crust
  • granny smith apples
  • lemon juice
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • dark brown sugar
  • unbleached all-purpose flour
  • cinnamon (ground)
  • nutmeg (ground)
  • fine salt
  • butter
  • egg wash

add flour, cheese, butter and salt to a food processor

Make the cheddar pie crust.

add peeled, cored and sliced apples to a mixing bowl

Next, throw the apple slices into a big bowl.

add lemon juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt to the apples.

To the apples, add the juice of 1/2 a small lemon, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt.

toss

Gently toss the apples with the filling ingredients.

apple filling

Until each apple slice is evenly coated.

roll out dough

Once the cheddar pie dough has chilled, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to roughly 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Then transfer to rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

add apple filling to the center of the rolled out dough.

Add the apple filling in the center, leaving a 2 to 3-inch border.

fold up the sides, overlapping a bit

Fold the sides over the fruit, overlapping slightly.

dot with butter and brush with egg wash

Dot the apple filling with the butter pieces and brush the edges of the dough with egg wash.

bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes

Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

Th filling should be bubbling, the apples tender and the crust should be a glossy golden brown. If apples are getting too brown, move to a lower rack in your oven or cover the fruit with a small piece of foil.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

Allow the apple galette to cool before slicing and serving.

The sweet and savory combination of the apples and cheddar pie crust is a match made in heaven.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

How TO store An Apple Galette:

Store in an air-tight container at room temperature or refrigerate.

How Long Will Apple Galette last for?

If Stored at room temperature it will last for 1 day or up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

The Best Way To Serve this Apple Galette:

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

Enjoy! And if you give this apple galette recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust

Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust
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Yield: 6 servings

Simple Apple Galette with a Cheddar Pie Crust

It doesn't get any easier than this Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust! In this recipe, sliced granny smith apples bake with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a buttery and flaky sharp cheddar cheese crust.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe sharp cheddar pie crust, or other 9-inch pie crust
  • 2 medium to large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced about a 1/4-inch thick.
  • 1/2 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, quartered
  • 1 egg, combined with 2 teaspoons water

Instructions 

Make the Apple Filling:

  • Line rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400°
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the apples, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a rubber spatula and toss to combine until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.

Make the Galette:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to roughly 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Add the apple filling in the center, leaving a 2 to 3-inch border. Fold up the sides, overlapping slightly.
  • Dot the filling with butter pieces and brush the edges of the pie dough with the egg wash.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender, filling is bubbling and the crust is golden. If apples are getting to brown move to a lower rack in your oven.
  • Remove, let cool and serve.
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 262mg, Potassium: 70mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 99IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Breads & Baked Goods
Cuisine: American