I don’t have a lot of words for you today. With 9 days until the upcoming wedding- my brain feels a bit fried. I’ve been baking every day this week, trying to tally up some good things to share with you while I’m gone! (don’t worry- baking has kept me sane!) So- as I write posts for 2 weeks in the future, I don’t have many anecdotes or banter. But I DO have a gorgeous white nectarine galette that was so simple to make and so delicious with a cup of coffee!
I didn’t know until recently that nectarines came in a white variety. They taste just as good as the normal ones, with a hidden white fruit inside.
This is the first time I’ve ever made a galette. It’s really very simple. Basically just a round of pie crust, filled with ripe fruit.
The corners get folded in, and pats of butter and a sprinkling of sugar get added to make it even more delicious.
After a bit of baking, the fruit is soft and bubbly, and the crust is flaky and golden. Perfect. Yum.
- Crust:
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoons sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick or 3 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into ½–inch pieces
- Filling:
- 3 white nectarines (or regular ones) cut into thin slices
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground giner
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
- Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large, mixing bowl. Cut in six tablespoons of the butter with a pastry blender or two knives, mixing until the dough is crumbly with no pieces bigger than small peas.
- Drizzle four tablespoons ice water over the mixture, and use a rubber spatula to pull the mixture together. Gather the dough into a mound (either in the bowl or on a counter) and gently knead it together, for just a few seconds. If it’s not coming together, add more ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until it does.
- Wrap dough in a flat disc in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
- When you are ready to roll out the dough, let it soften slightly in room temperature so that it is malleable but still cold. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the disk into a 14-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate another ½ hour before using.
- When you're ready to assemble, gently toss the nectarine slices with the spices and toss gently until well-coated.
- Arrange them on the crust- leaving a good 2 inch border around the outside edge. Sprinkle fruit with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center, overlapping slightly and partially covering the fruit. Brush the dough with 2 teaspoons water and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake at 375 (F) for 35-40 minutes-or until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbly.
Nicole says
congrats on the upcoming nuptials but girl you be crazy! i’m sure your readers would’ve understood if you said ‘won’t be updating this week since i’m giving myself some R&R bc of the wedding but you best believe that when i come back i will have tons for you’
Audra says
Don’t worry- baking has actually been a stress reliever. :)
Connie says
The nectarines look gorgeous in this galette. Good luck with any last minute preparations for your wedding! Very exciting!
Sally says
Hi Audra! Best of luck with all of the last minute wedding preparations! White nectarines and white peaches are hidden gems… I love it when I stumble upon them at my local store. Fruity desserts like pies, crisps, crumbles, and galettes are my favorite. Oh and your blackberry pie bars – I gotta make those one time!
I love all of the spices you threw into the filling!
The Realistic Nutritionist says
Studding photos, Audra!! Just stunning!! :) And good luck! It’ll all fly by so quickly so be sure to soak it all in!
I'm At Home Baking says
Looks delicious!! I’ve only made them with berries!
Nicole Harling says
Fabulous recipe! Now I have something to make with the basket of fresh nectarines I picked up at my local fruit stand!
stadiumhotelguide says
Oh my goodness! Wish I had everything to make them tonight because I am definitely craving some now! :) Thanks for the recipe!!!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This looks so fabulous!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says
This looks so delicious and the nectarines kinda look like apples. I bet it tastes phenomenal! You’re soooo close to your wedding day. How exciting!
Zonia Ziada says
great and easy recipe! will make it with puff pastry as I plenty in the freezer.
Will make plenty, as I have two full trees of nectarines! Thanks a lot