Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette is a gorgeous dessert that’s brimming with juicy fruit and wrapped in my Flaky Sour Cream Pie Crust. This easy free-form pie is a dream for summer parties or a weeknight treat. Already have an account? Because it’s so pretty and fresh but totally no-fuss, you’ll want to make Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette all summer long.
The first reason I adore galette is its simplicity. Neither will you have to lift a pie crust over the filling, nor will you have to bother with crimping! Another reason I adore galettes is that they’re extremely forgiving. This beautifully rustic dessert is not supposed to look too perfect. Homeyness is part of a galette’s charm! Last but not least, this Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette is incredibly delicious! In less than an hour, you’ve got richly colored, beautiful fruit bubbling up in the center and surrounded by craggy folds of golden brown pie crust. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’re golden!
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What is an Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette?
Galettes can refer to a few types of French sweet or savory pastries, but the most common is a fruit galette. You simply place the seasonal fruit filling in the middle of a disc of pastry, fold the edges up, and bake.
Tools You Need
Baking sheet and parchment paper Mixing bowls Measuring cups and measuring spoons Apple peeler Apple corer Knife Rolling pin Pastry brush
Key Ingredients for Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette and Why
Apples
Use Granny Smith apples for the best flavor and texture. While sweeter varieties of apples are great raw, when cooked they become mushier in texture and they let off more water, leading to a runny filling. The Granny Smith apple acts as a sponge to soak up the excess liquid released by the blueberries as the galette bakes. I like to chop up the apples so they cook up faster.
Blueberries
I adore blueberries! They taste amazing, with almost a floral flavor, and they bake up so beautifully. And an apple blueberry galette is a winning combination, with a perfect tart and sweet balance. When they’re in season, I love to use fresh blueberries. But, the good news is if blueberries are off-season you can always use frozen blueberries instead. Blueberries are often frozen at the peak of the season on the farm, so they may taste better than using fresh berries off-season.
Dark brown sugar
Apples and berries love brown sugar. It gives fruits a lovely caramelly flavor. Because of the sweetness of the fruit, this recipe doesn’t require lots of sugar. It’s there to enhance the apple and blueberry flavors. No brown sugar in the cupboard? Check out How to Make Brown Sugar.
Lemon juice
Lemon is a flavor enhancer that brings out the flavor of fruits.
Cornstarch (aka “cornflour”)
Cornstarch thickens the natural juice the apples and berries release during baking. If you are allergic you substitute with potato starch at a 1:1 ratio or wheat (white/AP) flour, arrowroot powder, tapioca starch; or rice flour at a 2:1 ratio (use twice as much substitute for cornstarch).
Vanilla bean paste
Vanilla bean paste elevates the flavor of the galette and gives it a sophisticated touch. You can substitute pure vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste at a 1.5 :1 ratio. You can make your own with How to Make Your Own Extracts.
Flaky Sour Cream Pie Crust Check out this flaky tender Sour Cream Pie Crust which is perfect for a refreshing fruity galette!
How to Make Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette
Prep
Preheat the oven. Pastry loves a hot oven, so make sure you do so. Peel, core, and chop apples and place in a medium bowl.
Make the filling
Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla bean paste to the chopped apples. Mix well to incorporate the cornstarch, as it will absorb the juices released from the apples. Fold in the blueberries gently.
Assemble the galette
Roll out the prepared Flaky Sour Cream Pie Crust dough into a circle 1/4-inch thick and transfer to the parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Pour the filling in the middle of the crust, and be careful to leave a 2-inch border all around. Fold the border of the pie crust up toward the fruit, leaving the filling in the center uncovered. Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the pastry is golden brown.
Can I Make Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette in Advance?
You can make the Flaky Sour Cream Pie Crust in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze it for up to two months. You can assemble the dessert up to 24 hours in advance and bake it fresh for when you need it.
How Do I Store Apple Blueberry and Vanilla Bean Galette
The best way to store a galette is to cover the galette loosely with plastic wrap and keep it at room temperature for up to two days. If desired, rewarm at 300°F for 10 minutes.
Can I use a pre-made pie crust?
You can’t beat homemade pie crust, but if you’re short on time, go for a store-bought crust.
Can I substitute other fruit?
Yes, you can use the bounty and variety of seasonal fruit to your advantage. The beauty of a galette is any berries, stone fruits like peaches and plums, or apples and pears will work well.
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