Description
This Peach Galette recipe offers a delightful rustic dessert featuring juicy sliced peaches nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust, spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar, and finished with a buttery, golden bake. Perfectly sweet and simple, it’s an elegant yet easy treat to impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
Filling
- 4–5 medium peaches sliced ⅓ inch thick
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Topping and Finishing
- 1 large egg whisked
- 2 Tablespoons coarse granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the galette.
- Prepare the Pastry Base: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet just enough to fit the bottom of a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, then gently press it into the base and slightly up the sides. Place the skillet with the pastry in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Mix the Spice Blend: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch. This mixture will add flavor and help thicken the peach juices during baking.
- Assemble the Filling: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar-cornstarch mixture evenly over the chilled puff pastry, then arrange the peach slices on top in overlapping circles or rows for an attractive presentation. Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture evenly over the peaches.
- Create the Rustic Border: Fold the edges of the puff pastry gently over the peach filling, forming a rustic border around the galette.
- Add Wash and Sugar: Brush the exposed puff pastry crust with the whisked egg wash to achieve a golden color, then sprinkle the coarse granulated sugar over the crust for added crunch and sweetness.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the peach filling to add richness and help caramelize the fruit while baking.
- Bake the Galette: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling, indicating the filling is cooked and juicy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the galette from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they slice well and hold shape during baking.
- Puff pastry can be substituted with homemade pie dough for a different texture.
- Refrigerating the pastry before adding the filling helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of lemon juice to the peach filling.
- Serve immediately after cooling to enjoy the crisp crust and warm filling at its best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
