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Peach Galette Recipe

Peach Galette

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This Peach Galette Recipe is a rustic, free-form tart with a buttery, flaky crust folded around juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches. It looks like it came from a French bakery but comes together with far less fuss than a traditional pie.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry Blender or Food Processor
  • French Rolling Pin
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp paring knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Digital kitchen scale Optional but helpful for the crust

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour about 160g
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter 1 stick or 113g, cut into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons ice water about 45ml, plus more as needed

For the Peach Filling

  • 4 medium ripe peaches about 4-5 peaches, sliced into 1/4 inch wedges
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 66g
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter cut into small pieces, for dotting

For Finishing

  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for sprinkling

For Serving (Optional)

  • vanilla ice cream for serving
  • whipped cream lightly sweetened, for serving
  • caramel sauce warm, for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Slice peaches into wedges. Toss with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Set aside while you roll the dough.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon peach filling into the center leaving a 2-inch border. Pour accumulated juices over top and dot with cold butter. Fold the dough edges over the filling, pleating gently to seal.
  • Brush folded crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use peaches that are ripe but still firm for the best texture; overripe peaches will release too much liquid and make the crust soggy.
  • Keep all the butter and water as cold as possible when making the dough; this is the key to a flaky, tender crust.
  • Don't skip the resting time for the dough—it prevents shrinkage during baking and makes the crust easier to roll.
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill the assembled galette for 15 minutes before baking to keep the butter from melting too quickly in the oven.
  • Let the galette cool on the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing; this allows the filling to set and prevents it from running everywhere.
  • You can easily swap the peaches for nectarines, plums, or mixed berries using the same method and ingredient amounts.
  • For a nutty twist, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almond meal under the peaches before filling to soak up extra juice and add flavor.
  • Store leftover galette loosely covered at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven to recrisp the crust.
  • Make the dough up to 2 days in advance and keep it refrigerated, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before rolling.
  • If you're short on time, use store-bought puff pastry as a shortcut—it works beautifully for an even faster version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
Keyword easy peach dessert, rustic fruit tart, summer peach galette
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