Summer's Most Elegant Dessert: Peach Galette Recipe

French cuisine offers a delightful dessert with a galette, a rustic pastry that doesn't demand perfection. This version highlights the sweet, fragrant peaches of summer. The peach galette boasts a wonderfully crisp exterior and a tender, fruit-filled center, promising a balanced flavor in every bite.

To prepare the dough, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Gradually add cold water and form a dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

For the filling, thinly slice ripe peaches. Mix them with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and optional cinnamon. Roll out the chilled dough on parchment paper into a circle. Spoon the peach mixture into the center, leaving a 4-5 centimeter border. Fold the dough edges over the fruit in a rustic fashion.

Brush the folded edges with egg yolk and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.