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Honey Apple Gluten Free Galette

Published: Sep 10, 2017 · Modified: Jun 18, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 17 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Honey Apple Gluten Free Galette is the best gluten free galette recipe to make with fall apples. Adding pure honey as a natural sweetener compliments the apples' flavor and is healthy, too! I include a dairy-free option too!

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(*This post was sponsored by the Honey Board. All delicious opinions are my own!)

It is National Honey Month and we are celebrating! Honey is a delicious natural sweetener that is perfect for both sweet and savory recipes!

I am sure you all know what an apple pie is, but do you know what a galette is? Think of a galette as a sloppy pie. You take your favorite gluten free pie crust recipe and roll it out into a thin circle, just like you were going to make a gluten free apple pie.

If you love honey and apples, this beautiful gluten free galette is a delicious dessert recipe to try this fall. Cinnamon and apples are a delicious combination that will please anyone looking for a gluten free dessert recipe to try this fall.

If you love pie as much as we do, don't forget to check out these 50+ Incredible Gluten Free Pie Recipes for more inspiration! Or, if time is short, here is an amazing cheat to make Gluten Free Hand Pies in half the time!!

A gluten free honey apple galette in a cast iron skillet. A sign that says Love You More is behind the skillet

Smells heavenly, honey, apples & cinnamon❤️."

Livia J, Pinterest user

Why This Recipe Is Great:

This recipe is quick and easy to make, but you can also use so many different fruits to make a galette! Check out this fabulous gluten free plum galette recipe too!

The star of this easy apple galette recipe is honey. I used honey to sweeten this recipe instead of sugar. If you love fresh apples as much as we do, check out the best gluten free apple recipes on the blog!

Ingredient Notes:

  • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, and I just have not tested other flours.
  • Xanthan gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add one teaspoon.
  • Butter - if you're dairy-free, use vegan butter.
  • Apples - I love using a more tart apple like Pink Lady or Granny Smith in this recipe, but any apples taste delicious.

Recipe Step By Step Directions:

cold butter chunks in a bowl of flour.

Step 1: Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients. I love using my pastry blender to do this quickly.

two raw eggs sitting in a bowl of flour.

Step 2: Add raw eggs and the other wet ingredients and mix until a ball of dough forms.

circle of gluten free galette dough placed into a pie tin

Step 3: Layout the dough into the cast iron pan. Fill with your pie filling and fold the sides over the fruit. Note you can also bake this galette flat on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet!

sliced apples in a bowl

Step 4: Add your apples to the bowl. Mix the apples with the honey, cinnamon, and melted butter. Peeling your apples is optional.

Step 5: Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and fold over the edges of the galette around the apples, but make sure the middle is not covered!

Step 6: Beat an egg in a cup. Brush the crust with the egg mixture to help it get golden.

Step 7: Bake at 350º F for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

What apples are best for a galette?

I love using more tart apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Pink Lady.

How do you keep the pie crust from cracking?

If your pie crust cracks or crumbles, most likely the dough was too dry. Next time try adding a bit more butter.

How do you know when the crust is baked?

The crust is ready when it is a very light golden color.

What type of apples is best for pie filling?

I prefer to use Granny Smith apples in this recipe, though I must admit the few organic Granny Smith apples in our market were not very fresh. I opted to use a red apple, the Jonagold Apple. I like this apple as well.

Tart apples are best for pies and galettes. Don't use a Red Delicious, as they don't have the tartness to stand out once you introduce the sweetener. If you want to try something wild, try this Gluten Free Hatch Chile Apple Pie. It is sweet and spicy!

What is the difference between a galette and a pie?

The main difference between a galette and a pie is the pie usually has a top crust and is baked in a pie tin. A galette is baked on a baking sheet, and the crust wraps around the sides of the fruit center.

How long will this apple galette keep fresh?

This galette will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

top view of a gluten free galette with apples and honey - a bottle of honey and fresh red apples next to it.

More Gluten Free Apple Desserts to Try:

  • Gluten Free French Apple Cake
  • Creamy Gluten Free Apple Cake
  • Gluten Free Caramel Apple Cake
  • Paleo Cinnamon Apple Donuts

Recipe

Gluten Free Apple Galette

Sandi Gaertner
If you love apple pie, but don't want to make a whole pie, a galette is a delicious dessert to make. This gluten free honey apple galette recipe is half the work, but still has all of that delicous apple pie flavor.
4.84 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter * see note
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water

Apple Filling

  • 2 ¼ cups apple slices peeling optional
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter unsalted
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg for brushing on crust

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In a large bowl, add flour and salt. Mix well.
  • Add cold butter and use a pastry blender to cut in the butter. 
  • Add the egg, lemon juice, and water. Mix well until it forms a dough ball.
  • Place the dough on a piece of wax paper. Cover with another piece of wax paper.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll into a flat circle about ¼-1/2  inch thick.
  • Press the crust into a cast iron skillet. If you don't have a skillet, put the dough on a cookie sheet.
  • Combine the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and apples. Mix well. Pour the apple mixture in the middle of the crust.
  • Fold the crust over and pinch to seal edges. 
  • Brush mixed egg onto the top of the crust. (Don't put on the apple mixture.)
  • Bake for 30 minutes until apples are cooked and crust is golden.

Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
  4. I recommend using semi-tart apples like Pink Lady or Granny Smith.
  5. This galette will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 443IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Teresa Johns

    July 18, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    4 stars
    The crust was good, but stuck to my cast iron skillet and was very difficult to remove. In the future, I will use the parchment paper instead. I did sprinkle the filled crust with some sugar to add a bit of sweetness. You mention cinnamon but I didn't see it listed in the ingredients. I did sprinkle the apples with it along with dotting them with butter. I also used more apples as this is a lot of crust in ratio to the apples and served it with some chopped walnuts.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      July 18, 2022 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Teresa, the parchment paper is a good idea. My pan isn't seasoned really well, so I rubbed it with oil. I am glad you were able to adjust the sugar and apple ratio to make the recipe work for what you enjoy. Thank you so much for writing.

      Reply
  2. Weiss Cracker

    November 23, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I just made two of these and they look beautiful n so easy to make. I’m taking them off to two Thanksgiving dinners. I’m sure the will please many! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 23, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      I am so glad you found this an easy recipe. I hope you have a lovely holiday 🙂

      Reply
  3. Art from My Table

    September 15, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Apple season is one of my favorites! I love the rustic look of galettes.

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  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

    September 12, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    This recipe would be a great use of the apples I picked this year!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 13, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      Awesome Jocelyn. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
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