Apricot Cherry Galette 🍑🍒🥧
This Apricot Cherry Galette is a rustic, flaky pastry filled with sweet apricots and cherries, perfect for any occasion! 🍑🍒 A simple yet elegant dessert that’s sure to impress. 🥧✨
Ingredients (Serves 6):
- 1 sheet of pie crust (store-bought or homemade) 🥧
- 1 cup fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 🍑
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved 🍒
- 1/4 cup sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes 🧈
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the sliced apricots and cherries. Add sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the fruit evenly. 🍑🍒🍬
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet into a 12-inch circle. 🥧📏
- Assemble the Galette:
- Spoon the fruit mixture onto the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border around the edges. 🍑🍒
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating the dough as you go. 🥧
- Add the Finishing Touches:
- Dot the filling with small cubes of butter. 🧈
- Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish. 🥚✨
- Bake the Galette:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling. 🔥🍽️
Tips for Success:
- You can add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the crust before baking for extra sweetness and crunch. 🍬
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence! 🍦🍫
Enjoy your Apricot Cherry Galette – a perfect blend of sweet, juicy fruit and flaky pastry! 🥧💖