Irresistible Mini Apple Galettes with Sweetened Sour Cream Base
Experience the charm of rustic baking with these Mini Apple Galettes. These delightful treats feature a buttery, flaky pastry encasing sweetened sour cream and spiced apple slices. Perfect for individual servings, these mini galettes will surely impress your family and friends with their elegant yet homey appeal.
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
2-3 tablespoons cold water, more if needed
For the Filling:
4-5 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or a mix of tart and sweet apples)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the Sweetened Sour Cream Base:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix until the dough starts to come together. If it’s too dry, add an additional tablespoon of water. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it slightly, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning. I put them in my food processor and pulse them to chop them up. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to coat evenly.
3
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the chilled dough into 6-8 equal portions. Roll each portion out on a lightly floured surface to form small circles, about 5-6 inches in diameter. Spread a thin layer of the sweetened sour cream mixture onto the center of each dough circle, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges. Arrange a portion of the apple slices in a circular pattern over the sour cream layer on each dough circle. Dot the apples with small pieces of butter and sprinkle any remaining sugar-spice mixture over the apples. Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as needed to form a rustic edge.
5
Place the mini galettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender
6
While the galettes are baking, warm the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Strain if necessary to remove any fruit pieces. Brush the warm galettes with the apricot glaze immediately after removing them from the oven.
7
Allow the galettes to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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