Peach Galette

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With just six ingredients, this recipe consistently delivers impressive results.

rustic style galette filled with peaches on blue plate with gold fork

What is a galette?

The first time I indulged in a homemade peach galette, its sweet and buttery aroma wafted up to greet me, and with that initial bite, I was forever hooked on the charms of this rustic dessert. A galette is significantly lighter in texture than its pie counterpart, devoid of the weighty burden of excessive fruit and sugary indulgence. Baking fruit using this technique has become a favorite hobby of mine.

The imperfect charm of a galette lies in its very essence: it’s a rustic, effortless delight that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. A delectable dessert – it’s a simple crust topped with an abundance of fresh fruit. Tuck the parchment paper tightly around the fruit to retain its natural flavors and moisture during the baking process.

Rustic galettes – a delightful dessert that allows for a carefree approach to presentation, justifying the messiness that often accompanies their preparation. No-pressure desserts are my favorite!

To create a luscious peach galette, gather these essential components:

fresh peaches
flour
salt
butter
sugar
cinnamon
water

ice cream topped peach dessert with a gold fork

Peach Galette Recipe

In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a Kitchenaid stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients. Alternatively, use a large bowl suitable for your handheld mixer.

With the paddle attachment, incorporate the chilled cubed butter, continuing to blend until a harmonious union is achieved, ultimately resulting in the formation of crumbly fragments at the base of the mixing vessel.

Slowly pour in the ice-cold water, adding one tablespoon increments while simultaneously mixing the ingredients together using either a fork or the paddle attachment of your stand mixer, carefully blending until the dough holds together upon gentle pressing with your fingers.

Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, the dough is then refrigerated for a minimum of 15 minutes. As you allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator, simultaneously prepare the peaches by washing and slicing them into desired portions.

Arrange the peach slices in a decorative bowl and generously dust with a blend of warm cinnamon and sweet sugar. Toss gently and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. As soon as the dough has finished chilling, carefully roll it out to form a perfectly circular disk, approximately 14 inches in diameter. The allure of a galette lies in its effortless, homespun charm, its rough-hewn crust and imperfect edges telling a story of warmth and hospitality. As a professional editor, here is the revised text:

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Smoothly brush the dough with the rich, melted butter, allowing it to fully coat the surface before piling succulent slices of peach onto its golden warmth. Gently fold the pastry edges over the peaches to create a rustic crust. Gently brush the perimeter of the dough with melted butter, before lightly sprinkling a layer of granulated sugar across the crust’s surface.

Preheat oven to 425°F; bake for 15 minutes, followed by a reduction in temperature to 375°F for 40-45 minutes.

Once the crust has achieved a satisfying golden brown color, carefully extract the dish from the oven and permit it to rest for a brief interval prior to presentation.

sliced peach dessert on blue plate with floral napkin

During peach season, I crave nothing more than a succulent slice of this sweet and juicy delight. Sliced peaches often adorn my lunch plate whenever they’re in season at home.

Peaches offer an astonishing array of culinary possibilities. Savoring the sweet and tangy flavors of peaches takes on a whole new dimension with creative combinations like Peach Caprese Salads, where juicy sweetness meets creamy freshness, or indulgent treats like Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream, as the tender flesh pairs with rich velvety cold.