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Rustic Cherry Almond Galette with Cardamom

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A rustic and easy-to-make galette featuring a flaky crust, sweet-tart cherries, crunchy almonds, and a subtle hint of cardamom spice. Perfect for casual gatherings or a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1/3 cup (50g) sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over mixture and gently mix until dough starts to come together. Add remaining tablespoon if needed, but do not overwork.
  3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sliced almonds, sugar, almond flour, cardamom, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon filling into center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over filling, pleating to create rustic folds.
  7. Brush crust edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. Tent edges with foil if browning too fast.
  9. Cool galette on baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use cold butter and chill dough well for a flaky crust. Drain cherries thoroughly to avoid soggy crust. Tent edges with foil if browning too quickly. Almond flour in filling helps absorb moisture and adds flavor. Can substitute almond flour with hazelnuts or walnuts. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend in crust. Vegan option: replace butter with coconut or vegan butter and use flax egg for egg wash.

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Keywords: rustic galette, cherry dessert, almond galette, cardamom dessert, easy galette, homemade dessert, fruit galette

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