Easy Peach Galette Recipe

Name: Easy Peach Galette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 all butter short crust pastry dough (pie dough (recipe linked below)); 3 ripe peaches; 1/2 lemon juice; 2 tsp vanilla; Pinch of salt; 1 tbsp corn flour/custard powder; 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 2 tbsp granulated sugar

This easy peach galette is packed with juicy and ripe peaches, wrapped in an all butter, flaky short crust pastry that is baked until golden and served with vanilla ice cream.

It is the 1st of September and yes I am all here for all things pumpkin, apples and maple but I am squeezing this peach galette recipe into the end of summer baking before we switch on fall baking. Also this recipe is such a simple one it is very easy to throw together and the perfect dessert to serve warm. One of the main reasons I love this recipe is the fact that it is just a handful of ingredients and easily feeds a crowd. So let us get to it.

What is galette made of? What does galette mean?

Galette is a French dessert that is made with pastry and a filling. The pastry can be made with a short crust dough or puff pastry as well. The filling can be a fruit based or custard based filling. It is baked with an egg wash to make a delicious golden color on the top once done. Galette is a flat round cake/pastry often served with fruit, cream etc.

What is the difference between a pie and a galette?

A pie most likely would be shaped and set in a pie dish or a tray while a galette is a free form tart that is shaped directly in the baking tray. Also pies most often than not have a covering while galettes don’t have to be closed on the top.

What is a peach galette?

A peach galette is essentially a dessert made of short crust pastry and peaches. The ripe peached are sliced and wrapped in a short crust pastry made with all butter. I like adding a layer of custard powder, cinnamon and at the bottom of the pastry to ensure the juices released create a jam like texture. The top covering of the pastry is brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with granulated sugar to give it a golden color.

What ingredients are needed to make a peach galette?

The pastry is an all butter short crust pastry recipe that needs only 4 ingredients to make – butter, flour, cold water, salt, recipe is linked here. You could use a store bought dough as well. For the fruit we need ripe peaches, custard powder or corn flour, vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon powder. We need heavy cream to brush the edges and granulated sugar to sprinkle on top. I have used fresh peaches and I would suggest using fresh but you could get away with canned. Frozen peaches will not work here as it will release a lot of liquid while baking making this soggy.

What equipment do you need to make a peach galette?

Homemade short crust pastry can be made in the food processor or just use your hands and a large mixing bowl to bring it together. To slice the peaches we need a shape knife and chopping board. I have used a large baking tray lined with baking paper to shape the galette. We need a rolling pin to roll out the dough.

How to make peach galette?

Preheat the oven to 180℃, get a large baking tray and set it aside. In a large mixing bowl add the sliced peaches, lemon juice, vanilla, salt and mix together gently. Between two sheets of baking paper, roll out the short crust pastry dough into a round with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness. Remove one of the baking paper sheets. Transfer to the baking tray, baking paper side down and sprinkle over the the corn flour and cinnamon powder. Start layering the sliced peaches from the center going outward. Make sure to leave around 1 – 11/2 inch board around the edge. Fold over the edges onto the peaches and press down. Brush the pastry with heavy cream and sprinkle over the granulated sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes of until golden and the pastry is dry to the touch. Slice and serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.

Frequently asked questions about galette:

Should a galette be served warm?

Yes it can be served warm. Some recipes ask for it to be served cold but that depends on the recipe you are making. This peach galette is best served warm but I have also served it at room temperature and fridge cold.

What pastry can you use to make a galette?

I have used a short crus pastry to make this galette but you can use puff pastry as well. Ideally an all butter pastry is the best option to make a simple but delicious dessert.

How do you know when a galette is done?

The pastry should be dry to the touch and crusty, golden in color. The fruit filling should be bubbling and the house will smell exceptional.

How do you keep the bottom of a galette from getting soggy?

There are many ways to do this, some recipes suggest tossing the fruit in cornflour slurry which is cornflour and water. Alternatively some suggest sprinkling semolina, breadcrumbs or biscuit crumbs at the base of the galette so any excess liquid can be soaked up. I like adding a little sprinkle of corn flour at the bottom of my dough base before adding the fruit to ensure all the juice is soaked up while baking.

Can galette be reheated?

Yes it can be. I have reheated this galette in the oven for 5-10 minutes covered with foil to ensure it doesn’t get more color. Do not over bake it hence you can heat it at 150 deg c which is lower than usual.

Serving and storing peach galette?

This galette is best served warm with vanilla ice cream. I like doing a dusting of powdered sugar as there is no sugar in the galette so the sweetness is delicious but it also looks pretty. Top it with cinnamon powder and it is the perfect dessert to make for a no fuss situation. You could also serve it with pistachio ice cream and top it with toasted almonds as well. The leftover can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for 1 week. In the freezer for 1 month. When ready to serve warm it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until done and serve with ice cream.

Looking for more peach recipes?

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