April 29, 2012

Apple Walnut Ginger Galette


INGREDIENTS

(Yields: 8 servings)
  • 3 large apples (Pink Lady or Gala), peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp brown sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 trans-fat-free piecrust (such as Whole Foods' or homemade, enough for a 9-inch pie)
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray


PREPARATION


  2. Heat oven to 400°. In a bowl, toss apples with walnuts, ginger, 2 tbsp sugar, flour and cinnamon. 
    Roll piecrust into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; place piecrust on sheet. (It's OK if the piecrust hangs over the sides.) 
    Arrange apple slices in one layer to form a circle about 3 inches from edge of piecrust; fill in circle with more slices.
    Scrape any remaining walnuts and ginger from bowl onto apples. Gently fold edges of piecrust over outer edge of apple filling to form a thick crust.
    Spray outer rim of crust with cooking spray; sprinkle crust with remaining 2 tsp sugar. 
    Bake until crust is golden brown and apples are soft, 35 minutes. Cut into 8 slices and serve.

    Inspired By: Self Magazine