Cinnamon Apple Galette with Salted Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

For the Pastry Crust:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

• 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp nutmeg powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Crumble:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. To make the pastry crust, combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Transfer it to a 9-inch (23 cm) diameter baking sheet or pizza stone.
5. To prepare the filling, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until the apples are evenly coated with the dry ingredients.
6. Arrange the apple mixture on one half of the pastry crust, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
7. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
8. To make the cinnamon crumble, combine flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon powder in a small bowl. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to work the ingredients together until they resemble coarse crumbs.
9. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the galette, making sure to cover the entire surface.
10. Bake the galette for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is tender.
11. While the galette is baking, prepare the salted caramel sauce by combining sugar, heavy cream, sea salt, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Place it over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and turns a deep amber color.
12. Remove the galette from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving with the salted caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Apple Galette with Salted Caramel Sauce!