Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry or 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought)
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
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Preheat oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using puff pastry, let it thaw slightly if frozen.
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Prepare the apples:
- In a small bowl, mix the sliced apples with melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) until well coated.
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Assemble the pie:
- Roll out your puff pastry or pie crust slightly to fit your baking dish or pie tin.
- Place the apple mixture evenly on top of the crust.
- Fold the edges over slightly to create a rustic “galette” style, leaving the center open.
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Bake:
- Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the apples are soft.
- (Tip: If you want a super quick version for one person, you can bake in a small oven-safe ramekin—the time stays about the same.)
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Serve:
- Let it cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
✅ Tips for 5-minute prep magic:
- Using thin apple slices is key—they cook fast and become super soft.
- Puff pastry gives that buttery, flaky crust without rolling out dough from scratch.
- If you want, I can give an ultra-fast microwave version that’s ready to eat in under 10 minutes total.
