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
π 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