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A rustic peach galette with a golden, crimped crust on a baking sheet.

Proven way to grow a 5-Star Peach Galette (Rustic)

This rustic peach galette features a flaky crust and sweet, juicy peaches for a delightful dessert. It is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
  • 4-5 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Egg Wash & Topping
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1-2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • pastry blender or fork
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  2. Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a separate large bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Arrange the peach filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 1.5-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the peaches, pleating it as you go.
  4. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the peach filling. If your peaches are very ripe, reduce the sugar slightly. If you prefer a richer crust, you can use all butter, but a combination of butter and shortening will yield a flakier crust.