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History And How To Make Peach Galette

Peach Galette Recipe

History And How To Make Peach Galette; Peach galette is a rustic French pastry that celebrates seasonal fruits, particularly ripe peaches. To create one, start by making a simple dough with flour, sugar, and cold butter. Roll it out into a circle, then layer sliced peaches on top, leaving a border.

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • For the Filling:
  • 4-5 ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • For Assembling:
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Make the Crust:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the chilled butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Filling:
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using). Gently toss to coat the peaches evenly. Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Assemble the Galette:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rough circle about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Arrange the peach mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
  • Fold the edges of the dough over the peaches, pleating it as you go, to create a rustic crust. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake the Galette:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let the galette cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve:
  • Serve the peach galette warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.