Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette
Updated March 26, 2019
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette-a delicious rustic pie that is easy to make!
The countdown is on. There is less than a week until the big day of gluttony! If you are looking for one more dessert to add to your Thanksgiving menu, we’ve got you covered! We are sharing an easy recipe for one of our favorite desserts, Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette. And if your menu is set and you don’t think you need another dessert, think again. Every dessert table needs an Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette.
I am usually a chocolate dessert gal, unless apple is an option. If chocolate and apple are options, then I just eat two desserts. Life is too short to stress over which one to eat, so I always pick both:)
Josh is the galette guru. I always put him to work when galettes are on the dessert menu. He makes a perfect galette crust. He always starts with our favorite Gold Medal All-Purpose flour. There’s a reason Gold Medal Flour has been around for over 125 years. It’s the best!
Josh also uses a little coarse corn meal. I love the texture it adds. I sliced tart Granny Smith apples and added them to Josh’s perfect galette dough. Josh didn’t like how I arranged the apples so he took them off and made a prettier pattern. I didn’t think it mattered since they were going to be covered with cinnamon streusel topping. Oh well, I am glad he takes pride in his galette making.
We are huge cinnamon streusel fans so we loaded on the topping! Mmmm!
Fresh out of the oven and begging to be eaten!
Look at that gorgeous galette! That piece was MINE, all mine. I called it first:)
Josh got out the vanilla ice cream and added a scoop right on top of my piece.
I was ready to dig in. I didn’t bother getting a plate. The Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette was perfection! Buttery crust with sweet, tart apples and a thick layer of cinnamon streusel. This is my kind of dessert. Forget the fussy pie crust. Galettes are so easy to make and SO good!
Make your Thanksgiving even sweeter by making this Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette. And just a little FYI-it makes a great breakfast too:)
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Galette
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup coarse cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose Gold Medal Flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Instructions
- 1. To make the dough, combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a processor; pulse 2-3 times. Add butter and pulse 4-5 times, or until mixture resembles coarse meal. With the processor running, slowing pour the buttermilk through the chute, processing until the dough forms a ball. Remove the dough ball and adhere any remaining pieces of dough to it, then wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before rolling out.
- 2. Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- 3. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place on a sheet of parchment paper or lightly floured counter. Starting at the center of the dough, roll out, forming a 14-15-inch wide circle. Place the dough on a large baking sheet. Arrange apple slices in a spoke pattern on the galette dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- 4.In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Rub together with your fingers until the ingredients come together and form a streusel topping. Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping over the apples. Fold the galette border over the apples, overlapping where necessary and pressing gently to adhere the folds. Lightly brush the edge of the dough with the egg and sprinkle crust with turbinado sugar.
- 5. Bake the galette for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Top with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
- *Note-you can make the galette dough in advance. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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Tis is my kind of galette. That streusel topping is just ag enius idea. I love adding cornmeal in crusts too. Adds a nice tinge of yellow and added crunch. Yum!
This sounds wonderful. I love the crust to filling ratio on this dessert as that is sometimes my complaint about pies. Definitely going to make this next week – can’t wait!
This is just beautiful. I love how rustic, yet elegant, it looks. Plus, it has streusel…all over anything with streusel.
Your Galette is mouth watering!!! I would love to have this for dessert or breakfast!
That streusel layer is so thick–I can practically taste it! This looks like the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. And love that you added cornmeal to the crust, must try that trick 🙂
I’ve never made a galette before, but it sounds easy to do and looks so pretty. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
That streusel!! Holy Moly, it is so thick and I love that!! Gorgeous Galette!
Cinnamon streusal… I’m in love!
I want a piece!! Loving this recipe!!
Love it! it is so easy and pretty
I have never seen another thing like this, and being a cinnamon fan, can barely get over how good this looks. beautiful recipe Maria.
Wow! This is perfection! I’d love to bake it like NOW! Since I’ll be making it dairy-free, would you know of a good substitute for buttermilk?
That streusel is amazing. I love galettes, they are just a little bit easier to make than pies.
Gorgeous galette, Maria! In love with that topping! 🙂
I’m a huge sucker for a galette!! This is gorgeous Maria!
I don’t have a food processor. What would be the best way to make the dough? Thank you! Love your site!
You can use a pastry blender.
I have been making your galettes since the summer – LOVED the heirloom tomato. When I make your fruit galettes and as I see it, the only ingredient is the amount of sugar, my dough is so sticky I have a hard time with it. Less sugar is less sticky – am I doing something wrong? I’ve taken to using less sugar for the fruit galettes just so I can roll it easier. Thanks. Love your recipes!
Do you refrigerate the dough? Make sure it is completely chilled before rolling out.
I am definitely an apple dessert kind of girl too! I love crisps and crumbles, but I’ve never had a gallette!! I must try this!
I love galettes and that streusel topping sounds heavenly!
Can’t wait to try this…….but I don’t have a food processor either. Awaiting your opinion on the next best alternative. Thanks!
You can try a pastry blender if you don’t have a food processor.
Mmm this looks absolutely perfect!! Love that crumble!
That topping looks extra delish! I’m always for any kind of apple dessert!
That crust looks out of this world! (Ok, the whole dessert does, too.) I love the idea of adding cornmeal to the crust, and I’ve always preferred streusel-topped pies to double crust recipes. I’ve featured this recipe on my blog’s Weekend Wrap-Up, and wanted to make sure I let you know. I’ve left the link below in case you’re interested. Thanks for another wonderful recipe, and enjoy your weekend!
http://www.floptimism.com/2013/11/weekend-wrap-up-back.html
I alway section the apple, then peel. I think it would be much easier to peel it first – thanks for the tip. It’s the small things…
Yummy!
This is totally the perfect galette!!
all that streusel on top is making me drool!
Yum! A delicious galette and just in time for Thanksgiving!
I so want a slice of this!
I love galettes and that streusel puts this over the top!
I have never tried a galette before, but this looks fantastic, I want to try it out sometime soon!
Mmmmm. Such classic fall & winter flavors!
I am sooo excited to make this for Thanksgiving this year, but I forgot to get buttermilk at the store. 🙁 I had a huge shopping list (imagine that!) and I just walked right by it! Have you ever tried making the dough using sour milk (milk + vinegar)? I kind of hate to brave the crowds again just for one item. Thanks for sharing the recipe, it looks amazing!
Would it be terrible if I used store bought pie crust? Lol very last minute baking :/ or should I just make the homemade crust?
You can use store bought. I won’t tell:)
I made this for our Thanksgiving dinner for dessert and it was a hit! It was gone before the pumpkin and chocolate was 🙂 Much easier to make than a larger apple pie but just as good!
Made this for Thanksgiving dessert and it was enjoyed by all! Thanks for a delicious recipe! The streusel topping was the perfect addition.
Gorgeous galette! I love love that cinnamon streusel on top of the apples. So pretty.
Made this for Friday night dessert and omg! Never tasted something so good in my life! And so pretty too! Made two of them, one for my parents’ too! My father didn’t stop ranting how good this gallete was ( and the men in my life are pretty picky! ) Thanks Maria, for another winner recipe!
Do you think this is something that you could bake and freeze for later or make ahead and then freeze?
Made this tonight. I actually assembled it this morning and popped it in the oven when we started dinner. It was easy to put together, refrigerating it all day didn’t impact it at all, and everyone thought it was delicious! Turned out great. Will make again.
What is turbinado sugar?
Raw sugar!
Will you provide the nutritional information on this recipe please?
Could I use puff pastry?
I haven’t tried it, but I am sure it would be good!
This baking in my oven as I type. Fingers crossed as pastry is not my talent. I added pecans to the streusel topping for added crunch. Looks awesome though. Just hope it tastes as good as it looks.