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Perfect Nectarine Galette with Honey Almond Crust

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A rustic and easy-to-make galette featuring a flaky honey almond crust paired with juicy, spiced nectarines. Perfect for late summer, this dessert balances sweetness and crunch with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • ½ cup ground almonds (almond meal) (50g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (115g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild-flavored, e.g., clover)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 medium ripe nectarines (about 1 pound / 450g), sliced thin
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g) (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons almond slices (for topping)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon additional honey (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cold cubed butter and cut into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Keep everything chilled.
  3. Stir in honey. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While dough chills, combine sliced nectarines, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Pile nectarine filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border. Sprinkle almond slices over the fruit.
  7. Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating as needed to create a free-form edge. Brush crust with egg wash.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake galette for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. If edges brown too fast, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  9. Let galette cool at least 15 minutes before drizzling with additional honey if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Do not overwork the dough. Use cornstarch to prevent soggy crust from juicy nectarines. Chill dough well before rolling. Egg wash gives a glossy golden finish. Filling can be prepared a day ahead. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend but keep almond meal.

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Keywords: nectarine galette, honey almond crust, summer dessert, rustic tart, easy galette recipe, fruit tart, flaky crust, seasonal dessert

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