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Sweet Cherry Galette
Richly fruity with a slightly sweetened crunchy crust, a sweet cherry galette may be the hit of the summer picnic season. Or breakfast. Or dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet cherries fresh or frozen, see note for sour cherries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons tapioca or 2 T cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust your favorite homemade or commercial
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the cherries, tapioca or cornstarch, vanilla, sugar, lime juice and lime zest.
- Place the round of crust on a rimmed baking sheet (in case any juices run off). You can line with a Silpat or parchment paper if you like.
- Spoon mixture into the middle of the crust leaving about 2" around the edge.
- Fold the edges over and pinch to close.
- Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush onto the crust then sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake about 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling along the edges.
- Cool, then serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
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Notes
- This should work with sour cherries too, if you increase the sugar.
- For detailed preparation pictures, see: http://artofnaturalliving.com/2019/06/30/easy-peasy-blueberry-galette/
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.