Easy Apricot Galette (gluten-free)

In this rustic apricot galette, plump and juicy apricots are nestled into a buttery and flaky gluten free crust with a hint of almond flavor. Use your favorite stone fruit or combine several to make the ultimate summer dessert. This galette hits all the right notes of a fruit dessert: sweet and juicy, rich and buttery, and slightly tart. No special equipment is needed - even a novice baker can make a beautiful and delicious galette!

If you're like me, you also find that the ratio of crust-to-filling in traditional pies is a bit off. I love buttery, flaky pie crust, but I don't want it to mute the taste of the pie filling.

This is just one of the many reasons to make galettes (also known as "crostatas" in Italian) in the summer when juicy stone fruits are at their peak: You have a crumbly, buttery bottom crust and the fruit filling gets to shine, like in this cherry galette.

This apricot galette is meant to look more rustic, so no need to fuss over making a perfect-looking crust. For more gluten free desserts, try my chocolate coconut macaroons and vegan fruit tart.

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• ⭐️ Why This Galette is the Best
• 🤔 What is a Galette?
• 🍋 Ingredient Notes
• 👩🏼‍🍳 Variations and Substitutions
• 🔪 How To Make Apricot Galette
• ⏲ Expert Tips
• 🥧 Apricot Galette Topping Suggestions
• 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
• 🥧 More Dessert Recipes
• Apricot Galette Recipe

⭐️ Why This Galette is the Best

• A buttery, flaky crust is topped with lightly sweetened apricots and a hint of almond for the perfect summer dessert!
• Very easy and no-fuss rustic galette pastry that doesn't require expert pie-making skills.
• Healthier dessert that's gluten-free and low in added sugar, while still being juicy, buttery, and delicious.
• No baking equipment is required for this stone fruit galette - all you need is a rolling pin and baking sheet.

🤔 What is a Galette?

Originating from France, a galette is a type of pastry that is often described as a rustic, free-form tart or pie. Unlike a traditional pie that uses a pie dish, a galette is made by placing a sweet or savory filling in the center of a circle of pastry dough and folding the edges over to create a rustic, crimped crust.

Galettes are known for their simplicity and rustic charm, making them a popular choice for casual gatherings or everyday desserts - no pie-making techniques needed! The beauty of a galette lies in its imperfections, with the folded edges showcasing the homemade and artisanal nature of the pastry. They're essentially fool-proof!

🍋 Ingredient Notes

• Gluten-free flour - Any brand of all-purpose gluten free flour will work well in this recipe.
• Unsalted butter - Using unsalted butter helps you control the amount of salt in your baking. Just like when making pie dough, you want to use VERY cold butter. This helps to create layers of yummy flakiness in your dough.
• Apricots - Your apricots should be semi-firm so that they are slightly sweet while still being intact.
• Brown sugar - Adds richer, deeper flavor than if just using granulated sugar, but you can swap granulated sugar for brown sugar if you prefer.
• Cornstarch - Works to thicken up your apricot filling.
• Apple cider vinegar - Adding this to your dough helps to tenderize it, making it light and flaky. You can also use white wine vinegar in its place.
• Fresh lemon juice - I recommend using fresh lemon juice whenever possible, as it provides brighter citrus flavor than the bottled stuff.
• Almond extract - Subtle almond flavoring pairs beautifully with apricot in this galette.

👩🏼‍🍳 Variations and Substitutions

• Increase the almond flavor: When assembling your apricot galette, brush 1 tablespoon of apricot jam or sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almond paste crumbles onto dough before adding apricots.
• Add cinnamon: Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to apricot mixture for a hint of warm spice.
• Stone fruit. Use your favorite stone fruit, or use a combination of plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots (don't miss my healthy peach dessert!).

🔪 How To Make Apricot Galette

Make the galette dough:

In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt. Drop in cubed butter and, using your fingers or a fork, mix in butter until you are left with large pieces of butter that are about the size of peas.

Add the almond extract. Whisk together ice water and apple cider vinegar and add to the dough 1 tbsp. at a time. Use a fork or rubber spatula to mix together until dough starts to form. Enough water has been added when you can hold dough together with your hands.

Knead the dough for a few minutes to bring it together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and press it into a disc. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

After dough has chilled, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to a 9" circle that is ¼" thick. Slide dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.

Make the fruit filling:

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss sliced apricots, 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.

Assemble apricot galette:

Once the dough has chilled, place the filling in the center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Fold edge up and over filling, overlapping the dough in a circular fashion the entire way around, leaving a 5-inch window of fruit exposed.

Using a pastry brush or a spoon, brush the crust edges with the egg wash. Sprinkle fruit filling with remaining ½ tbsp. of granulated sugar.

Bake for 35-45 minutes, rotating once, until the- crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into wedges.

⏲ Expert Tips

• How to store: Store (covered) in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• How to freeze: Wrap individual slices in foil and place in a freezer-safe bag; store in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight.
• **For an extra flaky pie crust, use the letter-folding technique: Roll out dough into a rectangle that is about ¼" thick. Fold it into thirds, like you would a business letter. Pat down dough and repeat once more.
• Use cold butter. This is key for making light and flaky galette crust as well as pie crust. When incorporating your butter, be sure to keep the butter pieces around the size of a pea. You want sizeable chunks of butter in your dough in order to create pockets of steam. This helps to make your crust extra flaky!
• Aim to slice your apricots about ¼" thick for this recipe.
• Time-saver tip: Make the dough ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. When removing the dough from the freezer, thaw it in the refrigerator or on the kitchen counter (this method may call for chilling it in the refrigerator again if your kitchen is warm).

🥧 Apricot Galette Topping Suggestions

Although this homemade galette is delicious as is, you can never go wrong with adding a topping to take it to the next level. Top your galette with vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or toasted almonds for a decadent summer dessert!

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