Fresh Peach Galette A Rustic Summer Dessert
Fresh Peach Galette is a free-form pastry filled with sweet, juicy peaches.It features a flaky crust and lightly spiced fruit filling.Simple to prepare yet visually stunning.Perfect for summer desserts or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For the Peach Filling
- 3–4 fresh peaches (sliced)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually to form a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Mix peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Roll dough into a circle on parchment paper.
- Arrange filling in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold edges over the filling gently.
- Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Chill the dough to ensure a flaky crust.
- Adjust sugar depending on peach sweetness.
- Galette thickens more as it cools.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.