Rustic Fruit Tart (Free Form Galette)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Rustic Fruit Tart (Free Form Galette) recipe for your summer desserts
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Prep

45 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
11 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cut into chunks
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons whole milk
4 cups fresh fruit , blueberries , blackberries , raspberries ( apricots , peaches , pears , apples cutting larger fruits to size may also be used )
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
lemon zest or orange zest , about 1 teaspoon
3 tablespoons flour or 3 tablespoons quick-acting tapioca
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg ( for the egg wash )
raw sugar or brown sugar , to top the crust

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
363
Sugar
24g
Fat
21g
The Rustic Fruit Tart, also known as a free-form galette, is a popular summer dessert that originated in France. It is similar to a pie or a quiche, but without the pan, giving it a homemade rustic appearance. The beauty of this dessert is its simplicity and versatility. It can be filled with any fruit or vegetable filling, and the dough can be adapted to be vegan or gluten-free. A simple and delicious dessert perfect for any summer occasion or a casual weekend at home.

Instructions

1.Combine flour, sugar, and salt into a food processor.
2.Add the cold unsalted butter into the mixture and pulse it all together until the texture is coarse.
3.Whisk the egg yolk and whole milk together and add it to the mixture, pulsing it until it forms a dough.
4.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5.Preheat the oven to 375F.
6.Roll the dough onto a floured surface and place it onto a baking sheet.
7.Mix the fruit, sugar, salt, zest, flour/tapioca, and vanilla. Add the mixture to the center of the dough.
8.Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit mixture to create a circular shape.
9.Brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle it with raw/brown sugar.
10.Bake the tart for 45-55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

PROS

This is a simple recipe, great for novice bakers, and is perfect for showcasing your favorite fruits as its a versatile recipe.

The rustic fruit tart is a free-form dessert that can easily be adapted to be vegan or gluten-free.

CONS

The free-form aspect of this dessert can make it tricky to fold the dough over the fruit mixture and get the edges to cook evenly without over-baking the filling.

This recipe can be messy with the fruit juice spilling out while baking and can be too sweet for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Rustic Fruit Tart (Free Form Galette) can be considered healthy when using fresh fruits. Fruits are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals essential for heart health, reducing inflammation, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
However, this tart is still a dessert and should be enjoyed in moderation as it is high in calories, sugar, and fat.

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