This Apple Lavender Galette is a rustic and aromatic dessert with fresh apples, dried lavender buds, and a flaky homemade crust. It's easier to make than a pie, but it's just as delicious and is sure to impress everyone!
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Why I Love This Recipe
This Apple Lavender Galette is the perfect recipe if you have fall apples to use and it will make your kitchen smell amazing while baking! Galettes look impressive but are actually very easy to make.
You use store-bought pie crust if you want, but a homemade crust always hits the spot. You can serve this dessert with ice cream, whipped cream, or just by itself. And just like a lot of desserts or pastries, this galette is delicious with coffee the next day!
What is a Galette?
Galette is a French term that describes different types of pastries that are flat and in a round or rectangular shape. They are free-form, have a sweet or savory filling in the middle, and a crust that is folded over the edges. Galettes are cooked on a baking sheet rather than in a pie pan.
Ingredients for an Apple Lavender Galette
Apples: You can use any apple you would like, however, I would suggest choosing a firm and slightly tart variety like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn for a balanced flavor in your galette.
Dried Lavender Buds: Lavender adds a unique floral aroma to the galette. When used in culinary applications like this galette, it provides a lovely flavor dimension.
Pie Crust: The pie crust can be homemade or store-bought. It's typically made from a combination of flour, butter, water, and sometimes a touch of sugar and salt. The crust provides the base for the galette and contributes to its texture and flavor.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is often used to sweeten the apple filling and sprinkle over the galette's crust before baking. Keep in mind that sugar consumption should be moderate for a balanced diet.
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the apples, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon complements the apples beautifully with its warm and comforting flavor.
Egg Wash: An egg wash is used to brush the crust before baking, giving it a golden-brown and glossy finish.
Kosher Salt: A small amount of salt enhances the overall flavor of the galette by balancing the sweetness and bringing out the other flavors. I recommend kosher salt when baking because it's a mild salt that dissolves well without extra additives.
What Crust to use for a Galette
What's great about a galette is you can use different types of dough for the crust. In this recipe, I made a simple pie crust that results in a flaky but slightly dense crust.
You can also use puff pastry like my Easy Puff Pastry Recipe or even pizza dough. Each version will be slightly different but just as easy to assemble and just as delicious! This pie crust recipe is very easy but, of course, you can use a store-bought crust as well.
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What Lavender to Use for Baking
Although all lavender is technically edible, I suggest using culinary lavender because it has the best taste. Regular lavender will be more bitter and less sweet. Most grocery stores will have culinary lavender in the bulk section or you can find it on Amazon.
I found a culinary lavender bush at my local nursery so I always have some on hand. If you've read my blog before or checked out my recipes, you will see quite a few that use lavender.
How to Make This Dessert
Once you have your crust chilled (or pulled out of the package 😉), roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about ⅛" thick and about 12-13" wide. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put it in the fridge until ready to fill.
Mix together the filling ingredients in a bowl. Add the filling to the middle of the rolled out dough and fold over the edges.
Brush the crust with the egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake for an hour.
Expert Tips to Make the Best Galette Ever
- For the pie crust, make sure your butter and water are super COLD. Make a glass of ice water before you start making the crust and the water will be super cold when you are ready to add it.
- If you are using your hands to mix in the butter, run them under cold water first so your hands don't melt the butter.
- Don't overstuff the galette! Try to make a nice flat pile of filling so that everything bakes evenly and the bottom of the crust cooks through. When in doubt, take some away.
- Bake the galette on a lower rack in the oven. This will keep the top from burning but allows the crust to cook all the way through.
- Don't skip the egg wash! It makes the crust brown, crispy, and amazing!
- If the crust breaks or cracks while folding it over, don't worry, just pinch it back together!
- Speaking of apples, if you don't already have an apple slicer/corer, you need one ASAP. They are a time saver and I use mine ALL THE TIME!
Recipe FAQs
You might also consider adding a touch of nutmeg for additional warmth or incorporating a sprinkle of chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for added texture and flavor.
It's a personal preference. Some people like the rustic look and added fiber of leaving the peel on. However, if you prefer a smoother texture, you can peel the apples.
Adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to suit your taste preference. Remember that the sweetness of the apples can vary, so taste a slice before adding the sugar.
Yes, you can reheat any leftover galette in the oven at a low temperature (around 325°F or 160°C) for a few minutes until warmed through. This helps maintain the flakiness of the crust.
Apple Lavender Galette
Equipment
- pastry cutter or large fork
- apple corer/slicer (optional)
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, COLD and cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoon ICE COLD water
Apple Lavender Galette Filling
- 6-8 medium apples, cored and sliced into thin wedges
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sugar for crust
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Place the water in a cup or bowl of ice to get nice and cold. Add the flour, sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl and mix together with a fork or whisk. Add the butter pieces and cut in using a pastry cutter/fork at first and then use your hands to fully incorporate ensuring you have a coarse meal with some larger pieces of butter throughout. Remeasure and add the ice-cold water and mix in using a fork and then your hands.
- Create a disc using your hands but do not press too hard, just form and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for a minimum of an hour, more if you can.
- Once the dough has chilled, remove the disc from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temp for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out. Roll the disc out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, rotating and flipping as you go. Continue rolling until you get a 12-13" circle (mine was more of a rectangle, it doesn't have to be perfect) and it's about ⅛" thick. Remember, this is a "rustic" galette so the edges can and will be rough and uneven.
- Place the rolled-out dough on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and place it back in the fridge until you are ready to fill and bake.
Galette Filling and Assembly
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and set the oven rack to one of the lower settings. While the crust is chilling, cut and core the apples and place them in a large bowl. Add the sugar, salt, lemon juice, lavender, and cinnamon and mix together with the apples.
- Remove the chilled crust out of the fridge and spoon the apple mixture on top starting at the middle. Leave about 2" around the edge. Fold the edge up and around the apples, creasing where needed. Brush the crust edges with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
- Place the galette in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Allow the galette to cool slightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the pie crust, make sure your butter and water are super COLD. Make a glass of ice water before you start making the crust and the water will be super cold when you are ready to add it.
- If you are using your hands to mix in the butter, run them under cold water first so your hands don't melt the butter.
- Don't overstuff the galette! Try to make a nice flat pile of filling so that everything bakes evenly and the bottom of the crust cooks through. When in doubt, take some away.
- Bake the galette on a lower rack in the oven. This will keep the top from burning but allows the crust to cook all the way through.
- Don't skip the egg wash! It makes the crust brown, crispy, and amazing!
- If the crust breaks or cracks while folding it over, don't worry, just pinch it back together!
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This Apple Lavender Galette is making me drool right now!
Emily says
LOL, thanks, Maggie! It’s definitely drool-worthy for sure!
Sarah James says
Your galette looks delicious, I love the idea of apple and lavender. I'll be on the lookout for some culinary lavender to grow.
Emily says
Thanks, Sarah! I think culinary lavender is becoming more popular so I hope you find it.
Scarlet says
My sister has an apple tree so I can't wait to try this recipe and use lavender to add fun flavor to the apple galette.
Emily says
Awesome, one of the best things is knowing people with fruit trees!!
Capri Lilly says
The apple and lavender is such a good combination!
Emily says
It’s like they were made for each other!!
Rachael McKennon says
Love this! The little touch of lavender is so delicate and special. Thank you for sharing!
Emily says
Rachael, you are so welcome and I totally agree!
Emily Woodward says
I love the apple and lavender combo!
Amy says
I love lavender flavoured desserts! Definitely going to make this soon!
Alexandra says
I saw this on your instagram yesterday and was so excited to try it! Absolutely delicious!
Emily says
Thanks, Alexandra, I’m so glad you liked it!!
Christina says
This looks fantastic!
Taleen | Just As Tasty says
Oooh! I love a good fruit galette recipe, and apple + lavender sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Emily says
Thanks, I promise this one smells as amazing as it tastes!!