Peach and Thyme Galette

Peach and Thyme Galette

Makes one 9-inch pie
Fruit galettes are open-faced, free-form pies also known as crostatas. The former is French and the latter, Italian. No need for fancy crimping. Just roll and fold pastry over thin slices of mouth-watering peaches that bake up in a snap. It’s a stunning, rustic, summertime treat that’s perfect for quick and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch ((See Cook's Tips))
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3 large peaches (pitted and sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust pastry (for single crust pie)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

OPTIONAL:

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • Sweetened whipped cream

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, starch, cinnamon, thyme, and salt. Add peaches. Toss to coat. Set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into a 13-inch circle. Carefully transfer pastry to a parchment-lined baking sheet either by gently folding dough into quarters or by hanging over rolling pin. The circle of pastry, once opened, will extend beyond edges of pan. This is okay.
  4. Arrange peach slices in the center of the pastry. Discard residual juice. Fold up sides of pastry, pleating to hold in filling and leaving center exposed. Brush pastry lightly with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and/or almond slices, if using.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. 
  6. Sprinkle with additional thyme leaves to garnish. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Cook Tips

Flour, cornstarch, and tapioca starch may also be used to thicken fruit juices. Arrowroot has the benefit of being tasteless and not becoming gummy nor cloudy.

When rolling out pie dough, make the outer edges slightly thinner. Once pleated, the crust will not be overly thick.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 8 servings)
  • Calories: 270
  • Fat: 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.0 mg
  • Sodium: 90.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 36.0 g
  • Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 13.0 g
  • Sugar: 18.0 g
  • Protein: 4.0 g