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Irresistible Peach Galette Recipe

Irresistible Peach Galette Recipe

A rustic and delicious free-form tart featuring perfectly ripe peaches nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, lightly sweetened and spiced with cinnamon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Dough
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, very cold and cubed Cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6-8 tablespoons Ice water
For the Peach Filling
  • 6 medium Fresh peaches Ripe, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to peach sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
For Assembly and Glaze
  • 1 large Egg Beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar For sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon Apricot jam Warmed, for brushing

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Add Ice Water: Gradually sprinkle in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the thinly sliced peaches with 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough 14-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Fill and Fold: Arrange the peach slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border clear. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the fruit, overlapping slightly to create the rustic galette shape. Brush the folded crust with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the peach juices are visibly bubbling thickly. If the edges brown too quickly, loosely tent them with foil.
  7. Finish and Serve: Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. While warm, gently brush the exposed fruit filling with the warmed apricot jam for a beautiful shine. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use seasonal, slightly firm peaches for the best texture. If peaches are very juicy, you may need to add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch to the filling.