Peach Galette Tested Recipe

Peach Galette Recipe

Peach Galettes look as good as they taste. They are a great way to showcase peaches at their prime. Each individual galette starts with a rectangle of puff pastry that is covered with a thin layer of sweet almond cream (frangipane) and slices of sweet and juicy peaches. Once they are baked in a hot oven until the puff pastry is golden brown, the finishing touch is to lightly dust the tops of the galettes with confectioners sugar and place them under the broiler until the tips of the peaches, and edges of the puff pastry, start to caramelize. You can serve these galettes warm, at room temperature, or even cold. They would make a fine addition to a breakfast or brunch buffet.

I have used frozen store bought puff pastry to make these Peach Galettes. (Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets is a popular brand that can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores.) You do need to thaw the puff pastry (as per manufacturer's directions) before you begin this dessert. Once thawed, each sheet of puff pastry is cut into thirds and then each third is cut in half. So altogether you will have 12 galettes. Each rectangle is covered with a thin layer of frangipane, which is a delicately flavored sweet almond cream made from sugar, butter, eggs, and almond meal. Almond meal (flour) is blanched almonds that are finely ground and can be found at health food stores and many large grocery stores. If you cannot find it you can make your own by taking about 1/2 cup of blanched almonds (along with the flour in the recipe) and processing these two ingredients in your food processor until finely ground. Just make sure not to over process this mixture as it needs to be finely ground, not a paste. Once the frangipane is made and spread onto each pastry we then top each pastry with slices of lightly sweetened peaches. I like to peel the peaches and this is done by dipping the peaches into boiling water for about 30 - 60 seconds, depending on the ripeness of each peach. Then transfer the fruit to a large bowl of ice water (this stops the cooking process). The skins should now slip easily off the peaches. Cut the peaches in half, remove the stones, and cut the fruit into slices. Mix the peach slices with a little sugar and then place on top of the almond cream. These galettes are then baked in a hot oven until the pastry is golden brown and the peaches are nice and tender.

Other peach recipes you may want to try: Peach Pie, Peach Tart, and a Peach Cobbler.


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Frangipane: In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the almond meal and flour and beat until it forms a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Puff Pastry: Once the puff pastry has been defrosted, as per manufacturer's instructions: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and cut the sheet into thirds with a sharp knife. Then cut each third in half. Repeat with the second layer of puff pastry. Place the pastries (you will have 12 altogether) on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then, with an offset spatula or large knife, spread a thin layer of frangipane (about 1 heaping tablespoon) on each pastry, leaving about a 1/4 inch (1 cm) border. Cover and refrigerate the pastries for about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven

Meanwhile, dip the peaches into a large pot of boiling water for about 30 - 60 seconds, depending on the ripeness of each peach. Transfer the fruit to a large bowl of ice water (this stops the cooking process). The skins should now slip easily off the peaches. Cut the peaches in half, remove the stones, and cut the fruit into slices. Place the peach slices in a large bowl and toss with the sugar and ground cinnamon (if using). Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and lay the sugar coated peach slices on top of the frangipane.

Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the peaches are tender and the puff pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.

Preheat the oven broiler and move the rack to the top shelf of the oven. Lightly dust the tops of the peaches with confectioners sugar (powdered or icing) and place under the broiler until the tips of the peaches start to caramelize. Watch closely and move the pan as needed. Serve warm or cold with softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Makes 12 galettes.

Frangipane (Almond Cream):

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar

3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup (42 grams) almond meal (flour)

1 tablespoon (12 grams) all purpose flour

Crust:

1 pound (454 grams) frozen puff pastry, defrosted

Filling:

2 pounds (900 grams) fresh peaches

2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated white sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Garnish:

Confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar

Softly whipped cream (optional)