Red Cherry Peach Galette
There’s something magical about summer desserts, and nothing captures that magic like a red cherry peach galette. This rustic, free-form pie showcases the season’s finest fruits, wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust that's both comforting and elegant. It's the kind of dessert that turns an ordinary day into a celebration, perfect for backyard gatherings, picnics, or a cozy evening at home.
The foundation of any great galette is its crust. Imagine a buttery, flaky crust that crisps up beautifully in the oven, providing the perfect vessel for the juicy fruit filling. This crust starts with a blend of all-purpose flour, a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Cold, unsalted butter is cut into the flour mixture, creating little pockets of richness that melt in your mouth with every bite. A splash of ice water brings it all together, ensuring a tender, flaky texture. Before baking, a light egg wash gives the crust a beautiful golden hue, and a sprinkle of coarse sugar adds the perfect crunch.
The filling truly makes this galette shine – a vibrant mix of ripe peaches and juicy red cherries. The combination of these two fruits is a match made in heaven. The peaches bring a sweet, slightly tart flavor, while the cherries add a burst of juiciness and a pop of color. Tossed together with a bit of granulated sugar, cornstarch for thickening, vanilla extract for depth, a hint of cinnamon for warmth, and a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors, the filling becomes a luscious, fragrant mixture that bubbles up beautifully as it bakes.
When you assemble the galette, there’s a charming simplicity to its rustic form. The rolled-out dough is topped with the fruit filling, and then the edges are gently folded over, creating a rustic tart that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Once out of the oven, the red cherry peach galette is best enjoyed slightly warm. Serve it as is, or elevate it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. The contrast between the warm, juicy fruit and the cool, creamy topping is pure bliss.
Red Cherry Peach Galette
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup ice water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- 3 large peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup pitted red cherries, halved
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. You might not need all the water.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, combine the peach slices and cherry halves. Add the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the fruit filling onto the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border around the edges. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, pleating as you go to create a rustic look.
- Brush the folded edges of the dough with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the egg-washed crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the galette cool for about 15 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
