Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar , plus
2 teaspoons granulated sugar , for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces
3 -5 tablespoons ice water
1/2 cup whole almond
1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
8 peaches , peeled and sliced ( about 2 1/2 pounds )
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Peach-Almond Galette is an attractive and delicious dessert. It is a tasty cross between a pie and a tart. This dessert has a crispy yet flaky crust, which complements the juicy and sweet peaches. The almond filling brings nuttiness and crunchiness to the dish. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or for indulging in a sweet treat on a lazy afternoon. The peach-Almond Galette looks as impressive as it tastes, making it a bonus for entertaining.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a food processor, pulse the flour, cornmeal, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt together until combined.
3.Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4.Drizzle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
5.In another processor, pulse almond and confectioners’ sugar together until resembles fine meal.
6.Add egg yolk and almond extract, pulse just to combine.
7.Roll the dough into an 11-inch (ish) diameter circle on a lightly floured sheet.
8.Spread almond filling over dough leaving a 1-inch border.
9.Arrange peaches on top.
10.Fold border up over peaches, and sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon.
11.Bake for 45–50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and peaches are tender.

PROS

Peach-Almond Galette is a dessert that can be made ahead, which saves time when entertaining.
This dessert is also very delicious and perfectly sweet with a crispy crust and juicy peaches.

CONS

The recipe requires a fair amount of knowledge about baking, which could cause some difficulty for novices.
The crust can be a bit crumbly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert isn’t the healthiest option since it is high in sugar and fat. Peaches are an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants that help boost your immune system.

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