Cinnamon Apple Galette & Mulberry Jam Galette

Tea for two. Sounds great right? The problem with tea for two is that you need some sweets to go with the tea. And, generally, I like to make these sweets myself. After all, there is nothing like a hot cup of tea and some fresh pastries to set the mood.

So, back to the dilemma… only two people. Need variety. Recipes too large. Don’t have time. What to do?



Well, here is an idea. Make a full recipe of pastry crust, and divide it into 2 to make to different desserts. I made 2 galettes which were so easy and which I baked together on the same sheet. You could also divide the dough and make 1 galette and 4-6 tarts for a different presentation. Up to you.

Cinnamon Apple Galette and Mulberry Jam Galette
Makes 2 Galettes that serve 2 for tea (generously!)

For the Whole Wheat Pastry Crust
1 1/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/8 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Cold Butter, diced
3-4 tbsp Ice Water

In a medium bowl or a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and cut in using a pastry blender or by pulsing in the food processor.

Add ice water, 1/2 tbsp at a time until the dough forms into a ball. Gather into 2 balls and pat each one into a disk. Refrigerate the two dough discs for 30 minutes before rolling out.

When ready to use, roll out each disc on a lightly floured board until about 1/2 cm thick.



For the Cinnamon Apple Galette
Zest of half a Lemon
Juice of half a Lemon
2 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 cup Raisins
2 Large Apples, peeled and diced

In a medium bowl, mix together lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Add the raisins and the apples and toss to coat. If you can, let stand for about 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Farenheit)..

Place 1 piece of the rolled dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spoon the apple mixture onto the dough, leaving 4 cm border all the way around. Fold the border over the filling and press the overlapping dough together.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until tart is golden and filling is bubbly.



For the Mulberry Jam Galette
Zest of half a Lemon
1/4 cup Mulberry Jam (or any other fruit jam)
Mint leaves for garnish

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Farenheit)..

Place 1 piece of the rolled dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread the jam onto the dough, leaving 4 cm border all the way around. Fold the border over the filling and press the overlapping dough together. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until tart is golden and filling is bubbly. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.