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Easy Honey Roasted Nectarine Galette Recipe with Fresh Thyme

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A rustic and charming galette featuring juicy honey-roasted nectarines and fresh thyme wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 tablespoons (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 3 large ripe nectarines, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough (15 minutes + chilling): In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups of sifted flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Slowly add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together when pressed. Avoid overworking it. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in t…
  2. Prepare the Filling (10 minutes): While the dough chills, slice your nectarines into 1/4-inch thick wedges. In a medium bowl, combine the nectarines with 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 1 tablespoon sugar (if using), and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Toss gently to coat. Let it sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors mingle and juices start to release.
  3. Roll Out the Dough (5-7 minutes): Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Don’t worry about perfect edges—this galette is rustic and freeform. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Assemble the Galette (5 minutes): Pile the nectarines and honey-thyme mixture onto the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pleating as you go to create a rustic edge. Brush the exposed dough with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a beautiful golden finish.
  5. Bake (35-40 minutes): Place the galette in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling. You should see the juices caramelizing, and the thyme fragrance will fill your kitchen.
  6. Cool & Serve (15 minutes): Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the juices thicken slightly, so you’re not dealing with a runny mess. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent toughness. If nectarines are very juicy, drain excess liquid before filling to avoid soggy crust. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the galette to keep fruit slices intact. Dough can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg or plant-based milk wash instead of egg.

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