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Cherry Nectarine Galette

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A delightful summer dessert featuring fresh cherries and nectarines in a rustic galette crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup ice water
  • 1 small egg (optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons Demerara baking sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for dotting)
  • 2 cups pitted, halved cherries and sliced nectarines
  • 1/4–1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix it until well combined. Next, add the solid butter pieces into the flour mix. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add liquids: Pour 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into 3/4 cup of ice water, then slowly drizzle this mixture into the flour while stirring with a fork. Add just enough to bring the dough together.
  3. Chill: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven: While your dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the pitted cherries and sliced nectarines. Add 1/4-1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss everything together gently.
  6. Roll out the dough: Once chilled, lightly flour your surface and rolling pin. Roll the dough into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Assemble: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon the fruit mixture into the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, pleating it.
  8. Finish it off: Dot the exposed fruit with small pieces of butter and sprinkle the crust with sugar. If using an egg wash, whisk it and brush over the crust.
  9. Bake: Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Keywords: galette, dessert, summer fruits, cherries, nectarines, baking

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