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Flavorful Brown Butter Peach Galette Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Cardamom

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A flaky, nutty brown butter crust galette filled with juicy peaches and warm cardamom spice, perfect for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 4–5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups or 600g)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place the butter in a light skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently, watching closely as it melts, foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Pour in the cooled brown butter and mix with a fork until crumbs form. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time, gently mixing until the dough holds together but isn’t sticky. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, toss sliced peaches with sugar, cardamom, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Set aside to macerate while the dough chills.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the Galette: Pile peach mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border all around. Carefully fold the edges over the filling, pleating as you go.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the crust edges with beaten egg. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the crust for extra sparkle and crunch.
  7. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Rotate halfway through baking for even color.
  8. Cool Slightly: Let the galette rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before slicing to help the juices set and prevent sogginess.

Notes

Brown butter can burn quickly; watch closely and remove from heat once nutty aroma develops. Chill dough well before rolling to keep crust flaky. If peaches are very juicy, add extra ½ tablespoon cornstarch. Tent crust with foil if browning too fast. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: brown butter, peach galette, cardamom, homemade dessert, flaky crust, summer dessert, easy galette, fruit galette

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