Rustic Apple Galette

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Prep: 10 minutes; Bake: 35 minutes; Cool: 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup stone-ground whole-wheat flour

3 teaspoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans fat–free vegetable shortening

3 tablespoons apple juice

3 cups sliced peeled golden delicious apples, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

3 tablespoons coarse sugar

Directions:

1. For crust: Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add apple juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing until dough is moist and begins to stick together. Cover in plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. For filling: Toss apples with lemon juice. Whisk together next 4 ingredients; pour over apples, tossing until well-combined.
4. Unwrap dough; place on parchment paper. Roll into a 15-inch circle. Place dough and parchment on rimmed baking sheet; arrange apples in center, leaving 2-inch border. Fold edges in; press gently to seal. Dot apples with butter.
5. Whisk egg white and water. Brush dough with egg wash; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Loosely cover with foil; bake 25–30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until tender and golden.
6. Let stand 20 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges; serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com