Apple Cheddar Galette

Prep Time: 30 minutes (excludes 2.5 hour chilling time)

Cook Time: 40-50 minutes

Yield: 8

Ingredients 

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled 

½ cup whole wheat flour, spooned & leveled

4 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded

1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 

½ cup Zeal Creamery Unsalted Butter, cold & cut into ½-inch pieces

For the Apple Filling

16 ounces Fuji apples, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices 

¼ cup applesauce 

1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar 

1 Tablespoon lemon juice 

1 teaspoon lemon zest

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 

¼ teaspoon ground ginger 

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 

For the Egg Wash

1 large egg 

2 Tablespoons Zeal Creamery Whole Milk 

1 Tablespoon turbinado sugar for topping (optional)

Directions 

  1. Make the crust: To a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the flours, cheddar, sugar, thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Turn to low and mix to combine. 

  2. Scatter the cold butter cubes over the flour mixture. Turn to medium-low and mix until the butter is pea-size. Slowly stream in ¼ cup of ice-cold water and mix until just combined. 

  3. Remove dough from bowl and shape into a disk that’s roughly 1-inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight.

  4. When ready to bake, make the apple filling: To a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients for the filling. Stir to combine and set aside. 

  5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. 

  6. Remove chilled dough from the fridge and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a 12-inch round that’s ¼-inch thick. Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet.

  7. Use a slotted spoon or your hands to remove the apples from the bowl and mound them in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. 

  8. Fold the edges of the pastry over the apples, pleating as you work to make a circle. 

  9. Make the egg wash: To a small mixing bowl add the egg and milk. Whisk until combined.

  10. Brush the edges of the pastry dough with the egg wash, and sprinkle sparkling sugar over crust and filling. Refrigerate galette until firm, about 30 minutes.

  11. Place in oven and bake until crust is a deep golden brown and the apples are fork tender, about 40-45 minutes.

  12. Remove from oven and place on a baking sheet to cool. May be eaten warm, or fully cooled. Serve with whipped cream or ice-cream.

Mickayla Wawrousek