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Peach Galette Recipe

We’re coming to the end of a wonderful peach season here in South Carolina. Today, I am sharing how to make a Peach Galette.

A week ago, I picked up a half a peck of peaches that had been freshly harvested and they were so ripe and juicy.

A few of these beautiful peaches were set aside for this beautiful dessert recipe and the rest I made into a batch of jam.

Peaches are one of the most beloved fruits that grace the table in countless summer Southern dishes ~ Southern Lady Magazine

Peaches are very highly regarded in the South. We even have a few terms of endearment using the word peach. “Pretty as a peach”, “You’re a peach” or simply calling someone “Peaches” to name a few.

TIP: If you have peaches that aren’t quite ripe, did you know that you can ripen peaches by placing them in a brown paper bag on the counter? 

What is a Galette?

If you’re not familiar with the term “galette”, it’s simply a free form pastry. Think of it as a rustic tart or pie. A galette can be sweet as a dessert or savory made into a meal.

Let’s make this wonderful peach galette! You’ll find the full printable recipe at the bottom of the post.

Peach Galette with Pie Crust

tree ripened peach dessert using pie crust

How to make a Peach Galette

Here’s what you’ll need: Fresh peaches, store bought refrigerated pie crust (or make your own), flour, sugar, cinnamon and egg wash.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare the peaches. Use a knife to cut around the center of each peach and separate the halves from the stone. Free stone peaches work especially well and are easy to separate. Lay each peach half cut side down and slice into 1/4″ slices. Add the peach slices to a mixing bowl.

Easy Peach Galette

Freshly sliced red globe free stone peaches

Step 2: Next, add the flour, sugar and cinnamon to the sliced peaches and gently turn with a spatula to coat the peaches.

Making a peach galette with fresh peaches

Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out the pie crust on the baking sheet and add the peach mixture, arranging slices to leave approximately a 2″ boarder of crust that can be folded over. Fold the edges of the crust up over the peach mixture and pinch the edges into place.

How to Fold a Galette

wrapping peaches in pie crust to make a galette dessert

Step 4: (Optional) Prepare an egg wash by beating one egg in a small bowl with a teaspoon of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash onto the pie crust edges to give a glossy finish during baking.

Bake the peach galette for 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown.

Baking a peach galette

This dessert is best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Slice of peach galette with whipped cream and a slice of fresh peach for garnish on a Vanderbilt china plate
Easy dessert using fresh peaches - Peach Galette - Julia's Simply Southern
Yield: 1 Galette

Peach Galette

Peach Galette with refrigerated pie crust using fresh peaches

A delicious easy to prepare rustic galette with fresh summer peaches.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Ripe Peaches (free stone peaches work best and are the easiest to work with)
  • 1/2 c Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 c All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Unbaked Refrigerated Pie Crust (I used store bought)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
  2. Begin by preparing the peaches. Using a knife, cut around the center of each peach and separate the halves from the stone pith. Lay each peach half cut side down on a cutting board and slice into 1/4" slices.
  3. Add the peach slices to a mixing bowl.
  4. Next, add the flour, sugar and cinnamon to the sliced peaches. Gently turn with a spatula to coat the peaches evenly. 
  5. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Next, Lay out the pie crust on the baking sheet and arrange the coated peach slices to leave approximately a 2" boarder of crust. 
  7. Lastly, fold the edges of the crust up over the peach mixture and pinch the edges into place so that they do not separate during baking. 
  8. Next, make an egg wash by beating an egg together with the water and brush the crust.
  9. Bake the galette for 1 hour, until hot and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
  10. Allow the galette to cool for 20 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g

Other peach dessert recipes you might enjoy: Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler or Bourbon Peaches

This recipe has been shared at the Weekend Potluck

Slice of Peach Galette on a blue, gold and floral china plate

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Sharon Rigsby

Wednesday 15th of July 2020

Hi Julia, I made your peach galette last night and it was as quick and easy to make as it was delicious. My husband has almost eaten the whole thing and even had a piece this morning for breakfast!

Julia Jordan

Wednesday 15th of July 2020

Sharon, I'm so happy that y'all enjoyed this recipe and appreciate you letting me know. That made my day!

Michele

Wednesday 15th of August 2018

This peach galette is just gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party. I've made it a feature this week! Have a great day Julia!

Julia Jordan

Friday 17th of August 2018

Michele, Thank you :) I appreciate the feature!

Carlee

Friday 10th of August 2018

Peaches are my favorite summer fruit and your galette is just stunning! ?

Julia Jordan

Friday 10th of August 2018

Carlee, Thank you. I had a lot of fun making this dessert!

Kathleen Maher

Friday 10th of August 2018

Do you think frozen peaches, when the home-grown season is over, will work?

Julia Jordan

Friday 10th of August 2018

Kathleen, Yes, frozen peaches will work fine also :)

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