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Flavorful Brown Butter Caramel Apple Galette Recipe with Easy Walnut Streusel Topping

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A cozy and comforting apple galette featuring a nutty brown butter crust, tender caramel-drizzled apples, and a crunchy walnut streusel topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or a simple yet impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (310 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227 g), browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4–6 tbsp ice water
  • 4 medium apples (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (70 g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60 g), toasted lightly
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (65 g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (57 g), melted
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (120 ml), store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir occasionally as it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Pie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Pour in the warm (not hot) brown butter and stir with a wooden spoon until crumbly. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough starts to come together but isn’t sticky. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Apple Filling: While the dough chills, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside to macerate and develop flavor.
  4. Make the Walnut Streusel: Combine chopped toasted walnuts, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until it forms small clumps. Set aside.
  5. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
  6. Assemble the Galette: Pile the apple filling in the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch (5 cm) border. Drizzle about half of the caramel sauce over the apples. Fold the edges of the dough up over the apples, pleating as needed. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the top edges and apples.
  7. Bake: Place the galette in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and apples are tender. Watch closely after 35 minutes to avoid burning the streusel.
  8. Finish with Caramel: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top just before serving for extra gooey goodness.

Notes

If edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Uniform apple slices help cook evenly. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen for 1 month. For vegan adaptation, use browned coconut oil instead of butter and a flax egg for brushing crust edges.

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Keywords: brown butter, caramel apple galette, walnut streusel, fall dessert, easy apple dessert, rustic galette, homemade pie crust

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