Description
This Peach Galette recipe features a flaky, buttery crust paired with sweet, juicy peaches and a tempting syrup filling. It’s easy to make and perfect for a delightful dessert that combines rustic charm with fresh fruit flavors.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 Refrigerated pie crust
Filling
- 3 cups Peaches, sliced
- ⅛ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ cup brown sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons butter
Topping
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the galette.
- Prepare the Crust: Carefully unroll the refrigerated pie crust onto a piece of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the crust into a 12-inch circle, dusting the rolling pin with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Then lift the parchment paper with the crust and place it on a rimmed half-sheet pan.
- Make Lemon Mixture: Juice half a lemon into a medium mixing bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Next, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
- Add Sugars and Cinnamon: Slowly whisk in ⅛ cup granulated sugar, ⅛ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon into the lemon-cornstarch mixture until well combined.
- Coat Peaches: Pour the lemon-sugar mixture over 3 cups of sliced peaches in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir with a spatula to evenly coat the peaches without breaking them.
- Arrange Peaches on Crust: Place the coated peaches on the crust in a circular pattern, leaving about a 2-inch border around the edge free.
- Fold Crust Edges: Fold the outer edges of the crust over the peaches, crimping the dough as necessary to secure it and create a rustic border.
- Add Butter: Dot the peach filling with 1½ teaspoons of small pieces of butter for added richness.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk. Brush this egg wash over the exposed crust edges to help it brown and develop a shiny finish.
- Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of coarse sugar over the crust for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake the galette for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Check for Doneness: After 25 minutes, check the crust color. If it’s not golden brown, continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the desired color is achieved.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the galette from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture and flavor.
- The lemon juice prevents the peaches from browning and adds brightness.
- Be gentle when stirring the peaches to keep the slices intact.
- You can substitute cornstarch with tapioca flour if preferred for thickening.
- Serve the galette warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French