How to Make Rustic Cherry Galette

This rustic cherry galette recipe combines the juicy goodness of sweet cherries with a buttery and flaky crust and a hint of almond, resulting in a mouthwatering dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Baked to golden perfection, this galette emerges from the oven with bubbling, jammy cherries, and no pie-making skills are  necessary.

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– all-purpose flour – granulated sugar – salt – unsalted butter – almond extract – fresh or frozen sweet cherries – light brown sugar – cornstarch or all-purpose flour – fresh lemon juice – vanilla extract – egg

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using a fork or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until you are left with large pieces of butter that are about the size of peas.

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Whisk together almond extract and 6 tablespoons of ice water. Slowly add to the dough, stirring continuously, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix together until you have a cohesive dough. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of ice water if needed.

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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and flatten it into a disc. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

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Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine cherries, ⅓ cup brown sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Set aside.

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Assemble galette: After dough has chilled, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll it out to a circle measuring 12" in diameter and ¼" thick.

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