Rustic Fruit Galette
A freeform fruit galette skips the pie dish entirely — the pastry dough is rolled out flat, topped with sliced seasonal fruit, then folded up at the edges before baking. The buttery, flaky crust comes together in about 15 minutes, and the whole galette bakes in roughly 40. Any firm fruit works well, so the filling can change with the season.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Pastry Dough:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar granulated
- ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Fruit Filling:
- 2 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup sugar adjust based on fruit sweetness
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon milk for brushing
- 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In another bowl, gently mix the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Allow the mixture to macerate while rolling out the dough.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Galette: Spoon the fruit filling onto the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges over the filling, pleating as necessary.
- Bake: Brush the dough edges with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- For a nutty flavor, add a tablespoon of almond flour to the dough.
- Substitute coconut sugar for a natural sweetener, or use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
- If the fruits are overly juicy, toss them with an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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