Peach Galette is the Perfect Dessert to Make This Summer

Fresh, sweet peaches are in full swing right now, so grab some at the market to utilize in this summer recipe: Easy Peach Galette. This simple, impressive dessert starts with a store-bought pie crust. Add a little sugar, cinnamon and butter and bake until lightly browned. Slice it into wedges and serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for maximum enjoyment. There really is nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a fresh-baked peach pie, crisp, cobbler—or galette, in our onion.

Related: 16 Ways To Use Peaches That Aren't Dessert

When Are Peaches in Season?

Prime peach picking time happens between late June right into August, so during the main summer season basically. That's when you know you are getting the ripest, freshest peaches from the store or farmers market. If a peach is too ripe,  you can tell easily by bruises on the skin or if it's very squishy to the touch.

Related: Enjoy This Fresh Peach Caprese Salad Recipe From The Peach Truck Cookbook

How Long to Cook a Peach Galette?

In a 375-degree oven, you should bake your galette 35 to 40 minutes until the juices are bubbling and the crust is golden.

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Easy Peach Galette Ingredients

• Store-bought refrigerated pie crust

• 2 large peaches, peeled and slices into thin wedges

• Cold butter, cut into small pieces

• Granulated white sugar

• Ground cinnamon

How to Make a Peach Galette

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. with the rack in the lowest position.

2. Place the piecrust on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leaving a 2-inch border, top with the peach slices in a decorative fashion. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar mixed with cinnamon and the cut-up butter. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center, overlapping slightly and partially covering the fruit. Brush the edges of the dough with water and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.

3. Bake until juices are bubbling and the crust is golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

For easy instructions on how to remove the peel from peaches, see this post: How to Peel Peaches. And if you have more then you can use right now, it's easy to freeze peaches.

Related: 33 Delicious Ice Cream Flavors for Summer

Other Perfectly Summery Peach Recipes:

• Fresh Peach Caprese Salad

• Easy Peach Cobbler

• Fresh Peach Milkshake

• Peach Sangria

Easy Peach Galette Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 store bought refrigerated pie crust

• 2 large peaches, peeled and slices into thin wedges

• 1 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces

• 2 Tbsp granulated white sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. with the rack in the lowest position.

2. Place the piecrust on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leaving a 2-inch border, top with the peach slices in a decorative fashion. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar mixed with cinnamon and the cut-up butter. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center, overlapping slightly and partially covering the fruit. Brush the edges of the dough with water and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.

3. Bake until juices are bubbling and the crust is golden, 35 to 40 minutes.