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A rustic peach galette with a golden, crimped crust on a baking sheet.

Proven way to grow a 5-Star Peach Galette (Rustic)

This rustic peach galette is a simple yet elegant dessert, featuring a flaky crust and sweet, juicy peaches. It's an easy recipe perfect for any occasion and tastes like a peach pie without the fuss.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
  • 4-5 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into ¼-inch wedges
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Optional (for serving)
  • vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • food processor
  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor, then cut in very cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together, forming a shaggy ball.
  2. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, gently toss sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assemble the Galette
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Arrange the peach slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the peaches, pleating as you go.
  3. Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
Bake and Serve
  1. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the peaches are tender and bubbly.
  2. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the peach filling. If your peaches are very sweet, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar by a tablespoon or two. Ensure your butter is very cold for a flaky crust.