Peach and Raspberry Galette: A Rustic Taste of Summer

Imagine biting into a slice of golden, flaky pastry filled with juicy peaches and bursting with sweet raspberries. That’s the magic of this peach and raspberry galette, a freeform tart that’s as easy to make as it is impressive. With a buttery, impossibly flaky crust and a filling that celebrates the best of summer fruit, this galette is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This galette is a celebration of the simple, rustic elegance that defines French country baking. It’s the kind of dessert that looks like it came straight from a patisserie window, but is surprisingly easy to make at home.

• The crust is made with just a handful of ingredients, but yields a pastry that’s both tender and flaky, with a delightful crunch from a sprinkling of turbinado sugar
• Ripe peaches and raspberries are tossed with sugar, lemon, and a touch of vanilla to create a filling that’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart
• The freeform shape of the galette means there’s no need for a special tart pan or fussy crimping – just fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling for a rustic, effortless look
• It’s a versatile recipe that can be adapted to showcase whatever fruit is in season

Ingredients
For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

• 3 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Finish:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon turbinado or coarse sugar

Instructions

1. Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces. With the machine running, add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, gently toss together peaches, raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
3. Assemble the galette: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Mound the fruit filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pleating as needed. Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
4. Bake the galette: Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with strips of foil. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips for Galette Greatness

• Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture – if they’re too soft, they’ll turn mushy during baking.
• Taste your fruit before adding sugar – if your peaches and raspberries are particularly sweet, you may want to reduce the sugar slightly.
• Don’t worry if your galette looks a bit “rustic” – that’s part of its charm! Embrace the imperfections and let the fruit be the star.
• Serve the galette slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Variations to Try

• Nectarine-Blueberry: Swap the peaches for sliced nectarines and the raspberries for blueberries.
• Apricot-Cherry: Use sliced apricots in place of the peaches and pitted sweet cherries instead of raspberries.
• Plum-Blackberry: Try sliced plums and blackberries for a deep purple, jammy filling.
• Savory Tomato-Ricotta: Omit the sugar from the crust and fill with sliced heirloom tomatoes, dollops of ricotta, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.

This peach and raspberry galette is the essence of easy summer baking. With its flaky, golden crust and succulent fruit filling, it’s the perfect way to showcase the season’s bounty. Whether you serve it for a casual backyard barbecue or a fancy dinner party, this galette is sure to impress.

So next time you’re craving a taste of French country charm, whip up this delightful galette and savor the simple pleasures of rustic baking. Your taste buds will thank you!