What’s easier than apple pie? An apple galette. This free-form pastry is effortless to assemble — you don’t even need a pie pan. In fact, the more rustic it looks, the better. This recipe, courtesy of Simply Organic, uses a variety of apples (check out the wide selection in Whole Foods Market’s produce section).
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
To make the crust, whisk together flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles tiny crumbs. Add cold water and knead ingredients together to form a ball.
Lightly dust a sheet of parchment paper with flour. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a round about 14 inches in diameter and ¼-inch thick. Roll out dough and transfer the parchment paper to a baking sheet.
To make the filling, combine apples, brown sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Sprinkle in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, then stir to combine.
Arrange apple mixture in center of dough, leaving a space around outer edges of dough. Fold outer edges of dough one fourth of the way over filling. Beat egg and water together. Brush egg wash over crust and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Bake for 35 minutes, until apples are soft and the center bubbles. Allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, then slice and serve.