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Irresistible Brown Butter Apple Galette Recipe with Cardamom Sugar and Salted Caramel

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A rustic yet special apple galette featuring a flaky brown butter crust, tender apple slices dusted with cardamom sugar, and finished with a drizzle of salted caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings and easy enough for weeknight desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 large apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom sugar (1 teaspoon ground cardamom mixed with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar)
  • Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
  • About ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the ½ cup butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then browns, releasing a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat once golden brown with brown flecks and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Pour in the warm brown butter and mix until coarse crumbs form. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
  3. Chill the Dough: Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice apples (about 1/8 inch thick). Toss with brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and flour.
  5. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Assemble the Galette: Arrange apple slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough over apples, pleating gently to create a rustic edge.
  7. Brush and Sprinkle: Brush apples and exposed dough with melted butter. Sprinkle cardamom sugar evenly over fruit and crust edge, then lightly sprinkle coarse sea salt.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake galette for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender and bubbling. Rotate halfway through baking.
  9. Add Salted Caramel: Let galette cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Brown butter carefully to avoid burning; chill dough for flaky texture; use parchment paper to prevent sticking; rotate galette halfway through baking for even color; tent with foil if crust browns too quickly; serve warm with vanilla ice cream for indulgence.

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Keywords: brown butter, apple galette, cardamom sugar, salted caramel, fall dessert, rustic tart, easy apple dessert

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