Apple Walnut Galette

Name: Apple Walnut Galette
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; ¼ tsp salt; ⅓ cup Roasted Walnut Oil; 4–5 tbsp cold water; 3 large apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic Vinegar; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts; 1 tbsp Roasted Walnut Oil, for brushing; 1 tbsp Franklin Raw Honey, for drizzling

September 11, 2024

Apple Walnut Galette Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

If fall had a signature dessert, this might just be it. 🍎🍂 Our Apple & Walnut Galette with Cinnamon Pear Balsamic is filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, crunchy walnuts, and just a touch of our Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic, all wrapped inside a rustic homemade crust made with Roasted Walnut Oil.

And because a cozy fall dessert can always use one more delicious finishing touch, we drizzle the warm galette with Franklin Raw Honey just before serving. The result is sweet, nutty, warmly spiced, and wonderfully rustic — exactly the kind of dessert we start craving as soon as apple season arrives.

A Rustic Fall Dessert Without the Fuss

One of our favorite things about a galette is that it is supposed to look a little rustic. No perfect pie crust edges required! Simply roll out the dough, pile those beautiful apples in the center, fold the edges over, and let the oven do the rest.

The homemade crust gets a little something extra from our Roasted Walnut Oil. It adds a subtle toasted, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with apples and walnuts while helping create that crisp, golden crust we want in every bite.

It looks impressive on the table, but it is wonderfully relaxed to make. That's our kind of fall baking. 😉

What Makes This Apple Galette So Delicious?

Fresh apples: Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples hold their texture beautifully and provide the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Roasted Walnut Oil: Adds rich, toasted flavor to the homemade crust and is brushed over the pastry before baking.
Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic: Adds another layer of warm fruit flavor to the apple filling without making it overly sweet.
Brown sugar: Helps those apples become beautifully caramelized as they bake.
Cinnamon & nutmeg: Because it simply would not be fall baking without those cozy spices.
Walnuts: Add a little crunch and reinforce the wonderful nutty flavor of the Roasted Walnut Oil.
Franklin Raw Honey: A drizzle over the warm galette gives the finished dessert a beautiful glossy sweetness.

Roasted Walnut Oil + Cinnamon Pear Balsamic = Fall Baking Magic

This might be one of our coziest fall flavor combinations yet. 🍐🍎

Our Roasted Walnut Oil has a deep, naturally nutty flavor that feels right at home in baked goods. Using it in the galette dough gives the crust a richness that complements the apples without overpowering them.

Then there's our Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic. Cinnamon, pear, and apple are already such natural partners, so adding just a teaspoon to the filling gives those classic fall flavors a little extra depth.

Finish everything with Franklin Raw Honey, and you've got a dessert that's sweet, warm, nutty, fruity, and just a little unexpected.

Make It Your Own

Galettes are wonderfully forgiving, so there are plenty of ways to put your own spin on this one.

Use a combination of apples and pears for even more fall flavor.
Swap walnuts for pecans.
Add dried cranberries to the apple filling.
Sprinkle a little coarse sugar over the crust before baking for extra sparkle and crunch.
Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to the apples.
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or mascarpone.
Add an extra light drizzle of Cinnamon Pear Balsamic before serving for a bolder fall finish.

Can You Make an Apple Galette Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can prepare the dough a day ahead and keep it wrapped tightly in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes so it's easier to roll.

You can also slice the apples a little ahead of time, but toss them with the lemon juice right away to help prevent browning.

The finished galette is delicious warm from the oven, but it's also wonderful at room temperature, making it a great dessert when you're entertaining.

The Perfect Dessert for Fall Entertaining

This galette looks beautiful right in the center of an autumn table. The golden folded crust, caramelized apples, toasted walnuts, and drizzle of honey give it that homemade look we love — elegant enough for guests but still cozy and inviting.

Serve it after Sunday dinner, bring it to a fall gathering, or add it to your Thanksgiving dessert table alongside the pies. And if there's a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over a warm slice? Even better.

Bring on the Apples & Cozy Fall Flavor

Flaky pastry. Warm cinnamon apples. Toasted walnuts. Cinnamon Pear Balsamic. And a drizzle of golden honey over the top.

This is one of those desserts that makes the whole kitchen smell like fall — and gives everyone a very good reason to wander in and ask when dessert is ready. 😉

Grab your Roasted Walnut Oil, Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic, and Franklin Raw Honey from The Little Shop of Olive Oils and bake up a little taste of fall. 🍎🍯🍂

Apple Walnut Galette

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

8 servings

Prep Time

25 minutes

Calories

307

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

For the Dough

1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup Roasted Walnut Oil
4–5 tbsp cold water

For the Filling

3 large apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic Vinegar
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

For Assembly

1 tbsp Roasted Walnut Oil, for brushing
1 tbsp Franklin Raw Honey, for drizzling

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Gradually add the Roasted Walnut Oil, mixing with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour, and Cinnamon Pear Dark Balsamic. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Arrange the apple filling in the center, leaving approximately a 2-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the apples.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating naturally as you work around the galette.
Brush the exposed crust with 1 tablespoon Roasted Walnut Oil.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender and caramelized.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Drizzle the warm galette with Franklin Raw Honey just before serving.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.