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Perfect Fresh Peach Galette Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Glaze

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A simple and rustic peach galette featuring a flaky buttery crust, juicy caramelized peaches, and a fragrant vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 large fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped (seeds only)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream (dairy or plant-based)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the peach filling: Peel and thinly slice peaches. Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside to macerate.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about ⅛-inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the galette: Spoon peach mixture onto center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over peaches, pleating as needed. Brush crust edge with water or milk and sprinkle coarse sugar if using.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  7. Make the vanilla bean glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with vanilla bean seeds. Add milk or cream gradually until smooth and pourable.
  8. Once galette is slightly cooled (about 10 minutes), drizzle glaze over warm peaches and crust.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for flaky crust. Do not overwork dough to avoid toughness. Slice peaches thin but not paper-thin to prevent mushiness. Use cornstarch to thicken filling and prevent sogginess. Tent galette with foil if crust browns too quickly. Let galette rest before glazing for best flavor melding. Reheat leftovers in oven to crisp crust; avoid microwave.

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Keywords: peach galette, fresh peaches, vanilla bean glaze, summer dessert, rustic tart, easy baking, flaky crust

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