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Apple and Cheddar Galettes

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • cups smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • ¼ - ½ cup ice water
  • 2 granny smith apples, cored and cut into ¼ inch slices
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp raspberry jam
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pepper and teaspoon salt. Cover and pulse with a few on/off turns to combine.
  • Add the butter, cover and pulse a few times until the largest pieces of butter are no bigger than a small pea (about eight pulses).
  • Add 1 cup cheese, cover and pulse to work it in.
  • Add egg yolk, cover and pulse to combine.
  • Gradually add ¼ cup of ice water with the machine running until combined and holding together.
  • If necessary, add more water by the tablespoon until dough holds together.
  • Dump the dough onto a clean surface and gather mixture into a ball, kneading gently.
  • Cut the dough into six equal portions. Wrap each dough portion with plastic wrap and pat each wrapped dough ball into a 4” disk. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • For the filling, place apple slices in a bowl. Add ¼ cup melted butter and lemon juice and toss to combine.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
 On a well floured surface, roll a pastry disk to an 8” circle.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on the dough leaving a border.
  • Arrange 1 tablespoon cheese and a few slices of apple mixture on the jam.
  • Fold dough edges over apple slices, loosely pleating the dough and leaving apple slices uncovered in the center.
  • Using a spatula, carefully transfer the galette to a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough disks. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • In a small bowl beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg mixture over the edges of each galette.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the dough is golden and the apples are tender.
  • Cool slightly on a wire rack. Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens.