Apple Cranberry Galette

If you're looking for a dessert that feels fancy but is actually super easy to put together, this Apple Cranberry Galette is perfect. It's basically a comforting pie with no pie pan required!

I am beyond amazed at how effortlessly beautiful this galette turned out! Unlike a traditional pie, there's no pressure to get the crust perfect. Actually, it looks better when it’s a little rustic and imperfect!

The smell of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg fills the kitchen when I’m baking this, and I couldn't resist sneaking a piece while it was still warm. The caramelized sugars at the bottom are the best part for me. While it’s a different kind of caramel, it still reminds me of my favorite Caramel Apple Pie recipe!

With some juicy apples, sweet cranberries, warm spices, and crunchy pecans baked in a buttery crust until golden and bubbly, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or just a cozy night at home!

🧾 Ingredients Needed

• Apples - cored and diced
• Cranberries, sweetened and dried
• Sugar, white
• Sugar, brown
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Pecan pieces
• Pie crust
• Egg wash (for brushing on pastry)
• Sugar crystals (for dusting on top of pastry), optional.

📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!

🔁 Variations

• Swap half the apples for ripe pears for a softer, juicier filling!
• Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the filling for a citrusy boost in the flavor.
• Skipping pecans? Try to replace with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for that crunch.
• Try a sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese before baking for a savory surprise!

🥣 How to Make

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine the apples, both white and brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.

STEP TWO: Add the cranberries and pecans. Mix and let the mixture sit while preparing the dough for baking.

STEP THREE: Roll the pie crust out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Carefully transfer the apple filling onto the center of the pie crust. Spread it out as evenly as possible, leaving a generous 1" margin around the edge of the pie crust.

STEP FOUR: Fold the pie crust over the edge of the apple filling. The crust will naturally fold up as you move around the circle of the crust. If any parts of the crust crack or break, pinch them closed or attach them back on.

STEP FIVE: In a small bowl, crack and beat an egg. Add a small splash of water and beat again. Set aside. Brush the egg wash over the sides and top of the crust only. Do not brush the egg over the filling. Sprinkle the rock sugar over the pastry portion of the galette if using.

STEP SIX: Bake for 25 - 30 minutes (on convection) or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

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📖 Recipe

Apple Cranberry Galette

Chrysa

A rustic and easy dessert, this Apple Cranberry Galette features juicy apples, tart cranberries, warm spices, and pecans baked in a flaky golden crust. Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Bake Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Baking

Calories 814 kcal

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Ingredients

  

• ▢ 2 pcs apples core and diced
• ▢ ½ cup cranberries dried and sweetened
• ▢ ¼ cup white sugar
• ▢ ¼ cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢ ½ cup pecan pieces
• ▢ 1 pc pie crust
• ▢ egg wash for brushing on pastry
• ▢ rock sugar for dusting on top of pastry, optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine the apples, both white and brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
• Add the cranberries and pecans. Mix and let the mixture sit while preparing the dough for baking.
• Roll the pie crust out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Carefully transfer the apple filling onto the center of the pie crust. Spread it out as evenly as possible, leaving a generous 1" margin around the edge of the pie crust.
• Fold the pie crust over the edge of the apple filling. The crust will naturally fold up as you move around the circle of the crust. If any parts of the crust crack or break, pinch them closed or attach them back on.
• In a small bowl, crack and beat an egg. Add a small splash of water and beat again. Set aside. Brush the egg wash over the sides and top of the crust only. Do not brush the egg over the filling. Sprinkle the rock sugar over the pastry portion of the galette if using.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes (on convection) or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Notes

1. It's best to assemble the galette directly onto the baking sheet to prevent difficulty in transferring.

2. Nutmeg is a very strong spice but quintessentially “fall” or “Christmas” in a lot of baking. I added ¼ tsp, but if you really like those flavors, feel free to add a bit more. I would first try an apple piece after everything is mixed, before you add more.

3. The baking time is approximate. This galette’s exact timing was 28 minutes, but every oven is slightly different.

4. It can be served warm or at room temperature. The sugars formed a delicious light caramel at the bottom of the galette, which was absolutely delicious when eaten warm.

 

 

 

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 5gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 8gSugar: 108gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg

I am not a nutritionist. These values were calculated automatically with the Spoonacular Food API.

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