Summer Fruit Galette
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Summer Fruit Galette
Description
Summer Fruit Galette brings together a mix of ripe peaches, blueberries, and strawberries tossed with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to create a slightly thickened fruit filling. The preparation involves placing this mixture on a rolled-out pie crust, leaving a border for folding the edges over the fruit to create a rustic look. Brushed with melted butter then egg white and sprinkled with sanding sugar before baking, the galette develops a golden, flaky crust with caramelized edges. The result is a tender pastry with a juicy, sweet-tart fruit center that bubbles through the crust folds.
The balance of peaches’ softness and berries’ burst offers textural contrast, and the vanilla and cinnamon add subtle aromatic notes. The galette can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile dessert for summer gatherings or an everyday treat. It pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The recipe benefits from draining excess fruit liquid before folding the crust to avoid sogginess. Using refrigerated pie crust simplifies assembly and provides a flaky texture. Timing of baking ensures the crust turns golden while the fruit remains juicy but not overly wet.
Ingredients
- 2 peaches , pitted and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries , sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pie crust refrigerated
- 1 large egg lightly beaten, white
- 1 tablespoon sanding sugar coarse
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the peaches, blueberries, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon, tossing the mixture well.
- Add the pie crust to your baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Drain all liquid from the fruit mixture.
- Top with the fruit, spread to 2" from the edge of the pie dough, evenly.
- Fold the crust over in 2" sections, making overlapping folds as you go.
- Brush with egg white, then sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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