Caramelized Onion and Apple Galette

How To Make our Caramelized Onion and Apple Galette

Making a delicious savory galette is easier than you might think. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a visually stunning and mouth-wateringly good dish. We’ll walk you through the basic steps of how to make galettes, but you can find the full recipe below.

Prep the ingredients

First, slice the onion. Using a large chef’s knife, cut off about 1/2 inch from the stem end, then place the onion cut side down on cutting board. Slice the onion in half, from root to stem. Remove peel, leaving stem end attached. Using a rocking motion, thinly slice each half of the onion. You’ll need 2 cups for this recipe. Next, slice the apples. With an apple corer, remove the core. With a large chef’s knife, cut the apple in half from top to bottom, then thinly slice each half. You should have about 2 cups of sliced apples for this recipe.

Prep the filling

While the oven is heating, line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper and grab a skillet to make the filling. A large nonstick skillet is best for this recipe. Start by sautéing the thinly sliced sweet onion in melted butter with a little salt, until the onions are soft and golden brown. Then stir in the apples and cook until they are soft and start to brown.

Deglaze the Pan

Add a splash of dry white wine to the pan and stir, scraping up any browned bits, until there’s very little liquid left. The wine helps incorporate all the flavorful sautéed bits into the sauce and adds a bit of tartness to perk up the sweet and savory onion and apple flavors. 

Assemble the Galette

Unroll one softened pie crust on the rimmed sheet pan, add the filling in the center, and spread evenly, leaving enough border just to fold over the filling. Top with Brie cheese, then fold the edges over and pleat them.

Bake and Garnish

Bake until the crust is golden brown, then top with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm. 

Galette Variations

Our caramelized onion and apple galette combines the sweetness of apples with the rich flavor of caramelized onions and the creamy texture of Brie cheese, but the possibilities are endless for both sweet and savory fillings. A galette’s versatility lies in its ability to transform seasonal ingredients into a mouth-watering masterpiece.

Popular variations are a strawberry galette, a mixed berry galette, or a savory galette with roasted vegetables. To change up our recipe, you can substitute pears for the apples and blue cheese for the Brie. Or try roasted butternut squash, onion, and goat cheese.

Roasted Tomato and Herbed Cheese Galette includes ricotta, basil, and thyme leaves for a super fresh and beautiful dish that comes together with just 20 minutes of prep.

Stone Fruit Galette is a delicious fruit-filled galette served warm or at room temperature for breakfast or dessert.

Experiment with your favorite fruits and veggies, or if you have a garden, take advantage of this easy technique to use up a glut of zucchini, tomatoes, or squash. Feel free to use different fresh herbs. You can even top the finished galette with chopped toasted nuts, such as walnuts or pecans.

For best results, cook all filling ingredients, including fruits, before adding to the pie crust, and be sure the filling isn’t super wet, as this can create a soggy bottom. Drain fruit mixtures if they are too thin or thicken them with cornstarch. Runny fillings are best suited to traditional pies baked in pie dishes.

No matter what filling you choose, you’re sure to enjoy making this versatile pastry again and again!

What to Serve with Galettes

Our mixed green salad with Dijon vinaigrette makes an excellent side dish for this decadent sweet and savory galette. Try adding sliced radishes and chopped toasted nuts to the salad to add some interest. Or top the galette with sturdy baby greens like arugula or spinach, fresh cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of reduced sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar.

For a heartier meal, you can pair the galette with a simple Lemon Chicken. The lemon adds a bit of tartness, which will balance out the richness of the galette.

If you’re making a sweet galette, opt for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Feeling adventurous? Make your own Homemade Whipped Cream with our easy 2-ingredient recipe!