Salted Caramel Apple Galette with Walnut Crust

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

• 150 g (1 ¼ c.) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp. granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 113 g (½ c.) cold, cubed unsalted butter
• 1-2 tbsp. ice water

For the Salted Caramel Apples:

• 3 small apples, peeled & thinly sliced
• ¼ c. salted caramel sauce
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour

For the Egg Wash:

• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. milk
• 30 g (¼ c.) crushed walnuts

Instructions:

Pie Crust:

1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to cut butter into mixture until small chunks are dispersed.
2. Mix in 1 tbsp. water, gently kneading. If needed, add water ½ tbsp. at a time until dough forms.
3. Flatten dough slightly, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes to 2 days.

Salted Caramel Apples:

1. Peel and slice apples, placing them in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix in salted caramel sauce, cinnamon, and flour until apples are coated.

Assembly & Baking:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
2. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface into an 11″ / 28 cm circle. Mark an 8″ / 20 cm circle in the center.
3. Place rolled crust on the baking sheet.
4. Arrange apples in the inner circle, patting them down.
5. Fold the extra dough over the apples.
6. For the egg wash, whisk egg and milk. Brush over the crust and sprinkle with walnuts.
7. Bake 30-40 minutes until golden.
8. Optional: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce for a glossy finish. Serve with ice cream. Enjoy!