This healthy salted caramel apple galette is vegan, low in added sugar, and easy to make. It’s a wholesome alternative to a traditional apple dessert.
Canadian Thanksgiving at home means a table full of food and plenty of apple desserts. Fall is the perfect season for apples, and I love turning them into warm, cozy desserts that work for holidays, weekends, or even a weeknight treat.
This year I decided to make a galette instead of a pie, crisp, or crumble. It’s my first time making a galette and I’m totally converted. The rustic, free-form crust is forgiving and quick, and the result feels special without a lot of fuss. A savory galette sounds tempting for next time—roasted vegetables or squash could be delightful—but for now this sweet version hits the spot.
What I love most about this galette is that it’s free of refined sugar and kept very low in added sweeteners. The caramel comes from blended Medjool dates for natural sweetness and a rich texture. You can skip the optional coconut sugar entirely and rely on the natural sugars from the apples and dates.
I used a mix of almond flour and white spelt flour in the crust for a lighter texture and pleasant nutty flavor. If you prefer, you can substitute all-purpose flour or a gluten-free 1:1 blend. The almond flour adds a nice depth that balances the bright apples and date caramel.
Salted caramel apple galette
- Author: Jess
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
A rustic, vegan salted caramel apple galette made with a mix of spelt and almond flours and a naturally sweet date caramel. Light, seasonal, and low in added sugar.
Ingredients
Crust
- 3/4 cup white spelt flour (or all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp vegan butter (or regular butter, or solid coconut oil)
- 4 tbsp ice cold water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Filling
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp water (for blending dates)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for date caramel)
- 2 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar), optional
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the spelt flour, almond flour, salt, and vegan butter to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- With the processor running, slowly add the ice cold water and lemon juice. Pulse just until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
- Remove pits from the dates and soak them in hot water for 2–3 minutes. Drain and blend with 1 tbsp water and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth to make the date caramel.
- Core and thinly slice the apples. In a bowl, toss the apples with coconut sugar (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spread the date caramel in an approximately 10-inch circle in the center of the dough, leaving a 2–3 inch border for folding.
- Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern over the caramel.
- Fold the edges of the crust up and over the apples, pleating as needed to create a rustic edge.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
- Let the galette cool a bit before slicing and serving. A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the top enhances the caramel flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice galette
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
Tips & suggestions:
- Swap in pears, berries, or other seasonal fruit for variety.
- Brush a little melted butter or oil on the fruit before baking if your oven runs hot to keep the filling moist.
- If you want more apple ideas, try vegan apple crumb muffins for a different treat.
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