Dive into the rustic charm of French countryside cuisine with this simple yet elegant Apricot Galette. Perfect for any level of baking experience, this recipe brings a delightful combination of tangy apricots and a flaky, buttery crust to your table. It’s an ideal choice for a summer dessert or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Apricot Galette: Rustic French Delight
Dive into the rustic charm of French countryside cuisine with this simple yet elegant Apricot Galette. Perfect for any level of baking experience, this recipe brings a delightful combination of tangy apricots and a flaky, buttery crust to your table. It’s an ideal choice for a summer dessert or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- For the Pastry:1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour1/2 tspsalt1 1/2 tspsugar8 tbspcold unsalted butter, cut into pieces1/4 cupice water
- 1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1 1/2 tspsugar
- 8 tbspcold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cupice water
- For the Filling:3 cupsfresh apricots, sliced1/3 cupsugar1 tbspcornstarch1 tspvanilla extractZest ofonelemon
- 3 cupsfresh apricots, sliced
- 1/3 cupsugar
- 1 tbspcornstarch
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- Zest ofonelemon
- For Assembly:1beaten egg, for brushing2 tbspcoarse sugar, for sprinkling
- 1beaten egg, for brushing
- 2 tbspcoarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:In a large bowl,whisktogether flour, salt, and sugar.Cut in the butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least one hour.
- In a large bowl,whisktogether flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Filling:Toss sliced apricots with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- Toss sliced apricots with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- Assemble and Bake:Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined withparchment paper.Spread apricot mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over the filling.Brush crust with egg and sprinkle with sugar.Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined withparchment paper.
- Spread apricot mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over the filling.
- Brush crust with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pastry dough is well-chilled to make handling easier.
If using very juicy apricots, increase the cornstarch slightly to prevent a soggy crust.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Protein: 3 g
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