Description
This rustic Peach Galette is a simple and elegant summer dessert. With a flaky, buttery crust and juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches, it’s an irresistible treat that looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Ingredients
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Crust Essentials:
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 6 Tbsp ice water
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 Tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)
Filling:
- 1 lb fresh peaches (about 3–4 medium, thinly sliced, ~3 cups)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter (for dotting on filling)
Optional Add-ons:
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Lemon or orange zest
Substitutions:
- Plant-based butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free crust
- Gluten-free all-purpose blend for gluten-free version
- Canned or frozen peaches with reduced sugar
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas. Slowly add ice water, pulsing until dough just comes together.
- Chill: Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll Out Dough: Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on floured parchment. Transfer to baking sheet and chill briefly.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix sliced peaches with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Let sit for a few minutes to release juices.
- Assemble Galette: Spoon peach mixture onto the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Discard excess liquid. Dot fruit with small pieces of butter.
- Fold and Finish: Fold dough edges over fruit, overlapping slightly and pinching to seal. Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Rustic means imperfect is perfect—don’t stress over the dough shape!
- Add herbs or citrus zest for extra flavor complexity.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a dreamy dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of galette)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: peach galette, rustic galette, summer dessert, peach tart, flaky crust, easy fruit galette