Mom's Flat Apple Pie – The Easy, Rustic Dessert You’ll Love! 🍎🥧


 

This homely, free-form flat apple pie (also called a "galette") is easier than traditional pie but just as delicious—packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery crust, and caramelized edges. No pie dish needed!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No-fuss crust – Rustic = imperfections welcome!
✅ Faster than classic pie – Ready in under 1 hour
✅ Perfect for beginners – No lattice-weaving required
✅ Smells like childhood – Warm apples + cinnamon = pure nostalgia

📝 Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 3-4 tbsp ice water

For the Filling

  • 3-4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)

For Finishing

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions



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