**Mixed Red Fruit, Apricot, and Hazelnut Galette: A Perfect Summer Treat**
Mingle with the vibrant flavors of summer in this tantalizing Mixed Red Fruit, Apricot, and Hazelnut Galette. This rustic French pastry showcases a luscious filling of mixed red berries, juicy apricots, and crunchy hazelnuts, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust that shatters with every bite. As the galette bakes, the fruits release their natural sweetness, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Indulge in this delectable treat as a delightful dessert or an indulgent afternoon snack, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. Also included in this article are two additional galette recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds: the Mixed Berry and Almond Cream Galette, where a creamy almond filling complements a medley of fresh berries, and the Fig and Goat Cheese Galette, a savory delight that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of figs with creamy goat cheese. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of summer's harvest with these exceptional galette recipes.
RED APRICOT AND SPARKLING WINE GRANITA
Fruity granita mixes with sparkling white wine to deliver a refreshing treat for summer. No ice cream machine necessary!
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes
Time 7h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, wash, pit, and mince apricots.
- Add the minced apricots to the sugar and water mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until the apricots have liquefied, stirring and mashing constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Pour Prosecco into the cooled apricot mixture; it will bubble and double in volume. Gently stir until fully incorporated and the bubbles have reduced slightly.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover. Freeze until mixture begins to solidify, 1 to 2 hours, depending on your freezer. Scrape down the sides and mix the granita using a fork. Repeat every 30 minutes until the granita has become course and grainy, about 6 hours. Do not shake the container instead of scraping it with a fork; it is the action of scraping that forms the characteristic crystals that make granita unique.
- Scrape the granita into 8 serving dishes using a large spoon. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
FRUIT GALETTE
This basic galette recipe can be tailored to fit whatever fruit you have on hand. The key is to scale the amount of sugar and cornstarch. Generally speaking, tart stone fruits (apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, sour cherries) need a greater amount of both sugar and cornstarch while figs, grapes, berries and Bing cherries tend to need less. If you're unsure, add the sugar gradually, tasting as you go. Spreading a thin layer of jam over the rolled out dough before adding the filling bumps up the fruit flavor. You can match the jam flavors to your fruit or mix it up for a contrast. And if you don't want to add lemon zest to the fruit, consider the seeds from a vanilla bean, ground spices, or some minced candied ginger instead. You can make the dough up to three days ahead, but this galette is at its best served the same day it was baked.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, or in a large bowl, pulse or mix together flour, sugar and salt. In a measuring cup, lightly beat the egg, then add just enough cream to get to 1/3 cup. Lightly whisk the egg and cream together.
- Add butter to flour mixture and pulse or use a pastry cutter or your fingers to break up the butter. If using a food processor, do not over-process; you need chickpea-size chunks of butter. Drizzle the egg mixture (up to 1/4 cup) over the dough and pulse or stir until it just starts to come together but is still mostly large crumbs. Mix in lemon juice and zest if using.
- Put dough on lightly floured counter and pat it together to make one uniform piece. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll the dough out to a 12-inch round (it can be ragged). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill while preparing the filling.
- Toss together fruit, all but a tablespoon of sugar, the salt, the lemon juice and zest, and the cornstarch. Use more cornstarch for juicy stone fruit and less for blueberries, raspberries and figs. Pile fruit on the dough circle, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Gently fold the pastry over the fruit, pleating to hold it in (sloppy is fine). Brush pastry generously with leftover egg and cream mixture. Sprinkle remaining sugar on the crust.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the filling bubbles up vigorously and the crust is golden. Cool for at least 20 minutes on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
APRICOT GALETTE
Categories Food Processor Dessert Bake Apricot Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a food processor pulse almonds with confectioners' sugar until finely ground. Pit apricots and cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges. On a lightly floured surface unfold pastry sheet and cut out a 9-inch round. Transfer round to a buttered large shallow baking pan and prick pastry all over with a fork. Spoon almond mixture evenly over pastry, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Decoratively arrange apricot wedges, overlapping them, on top of almond mixture and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake galette in middle of oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. With a metal spatula transfer galette to a rack to cool.
APRICOT-AND-STRAWBERRY GALETTE
A rich hazelnut frangipane filling studded with ripe summer fruit sets this galette apart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 3h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pate Brisee:Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces remaining. Drizzle with 1/3 cup ice water and pulse until mixture holds together when pressed between fingertips. Add additional water if needed; do not overprocess. Transfer mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Divide in two; knead once or twice. Form into two rectangular disks and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Frangipane:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet, stirring once, until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes; then grind in a food processor until fine. Add sugar, butter, flour, egg yolk, liqueur, and salt; process to combine. Frangipane can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 day; return to room temperature before using.
- Fruit:On lightly floured parchment, roll 1 disk pate brisee into a 12-by-10-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick (reserve remaining disk for another use). Transfer on parchment to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread frangipane evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Stir together apricots, strawberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Arrange fruit mixture in a single layer over frangipane. Fold dough over fruit, leaving center uncovered. Brush crust with egg white, brushing under folds to help seal.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Slide galette off of pan onto a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or room temperature. The galette is best eaten the day it's made, but can be stored, lightly tented with foil, for up to one day at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your galette is bursting with flavor. If you can't find fresh fruit, frozen fruit will also work well.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then stop.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to handle and prevent it from sticking to your work surface.
- Roll out the dough evenly. A thick or uneven crust will result in an unevenly baked galette.
- Trim the edges of the dough neatly. This will give your galette a professional look.
- Brush the edges of the dough with egg wash before baking. This will help them to brown and crisp up.
- Bake the galette until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling. The baking time will vary depending on the type of fruit you are using.
- Let the galette cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will allow the filling to set and the crust to crisp up.
Conclusion:
A mixed red fruit, apricot, and hazelnut galette is a delicious and beautiful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and crunchy hazelnuts, this galette is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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