Welcome to the delightful world of rustic baking with our Lenten Apple Galette! A galette is a free-form, rustic tart that celebrates simplicity and flavor over perfection. This particular recipe is "postnaya," or Lenten, meaning it's crafted without any animal products, making it a perfect vegan treat for any occasion. Imagine a wonderfully flaky, crisp crust encasing a warm, tender filling of apples sweetened and spiced with cinnamon. It's a comforting, easy-to-make dessert that proves simple ingredients can create something truly special.
Lenten apple galette.
Dough Ingredients
- 65g neutral vegetable oil
- 65g ice-cold water
- 170g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 2 large apples
- 30g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 lemon
- powdered sugar for dusting
How to Make a Lenten Apple Galette
Add salt to the oil and water, and whisk the ingredients.
All-purpose flour is needed for the shortcrust pastry.
Add the whisked liquid ingredients to the flour.
Pour ice-cold water into a bowl and add vegetable or olive oil. You’ll need a refined, neutral-flavored oil. The water should be not just cold, but icy. Add salt to the oil and water, then whisk the ingredients until a light emulsion forms.
Measure out the all-purpose wheat flour. For this shortcrust pastry, a high-quality all-purpose flour works best.
Add the whisked liquid ingredients to the flour.
The dough mixes easily.
First, mix the dough with a spoon. It comes together easily and will quickly stop sticking to the sides of the bowl.
Place the dough on a floured board and knead for a few minutes.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead for a few minutes. If the dough seems too soft, you can add 1-2 level tablespoons of flour. Cover the finished dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Slice the apples thinly.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the apples, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll out the rested dough on a board or work surface.
Core the apples and slice them thinly.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the apples, then sprinkle with sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well to coat the slices.
Roll out the rested dough on a board or work surface. Due to the high oil content, the dough won’t stick, so you shouldn’t need extra flour.
Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet.
Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Arrange the apple slices in several overlapping rows.
Arrange the apple slices in several overlapping rows, leaving about a 1-inch (3 cm) border around the edges to fold over the filling.
Sprinkle the galette with a pinch of sugar and ground cinnamon.
Sprinkle the galette with a pinch of sugar and ground cinnamon.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake the galette for about 30 minutes.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a rectangle. The dough is pliable, so you can press and stretch it to shape the galette as you like.
Sprinkle the galette with a pinch of sugar and ground cinnamon. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. The exact baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven’s characteristics.
Dust the Lenten apple galette with powdered sugar.
Dust the Lenten apple galette with powdered sugar, slice it into portions with a serrated knife, and serve with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
And there you have it—a beautiful, rustic Lenten Apple Galette ready to be enjoyed! This dessert is wonderful on its own, but for an extra touch of indulgence, try serving it warm with a scoop of your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream. The contrast of the warm, spiced apples and the cool, creamy ice cream is simply divine. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. We hope this simple yet elegant recipe brings warmth and joy to your table. Happy baking!
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