Summer Stone Fruit Galette (Print Version)

Rustic galette with ripe stone fruits and creamy almond frangipane wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/4 cup ice water

→ Frangipane

06 - 1/2 cup almond flour
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Stone Fruit Filling

13 - 4 cups mixed ripe stone fruits, pitted and sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Assembly

17 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
18 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then fold in almond flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently toss the sliced stone fruits with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the frangipane evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange the stone fruit mixture over the frangipane. Fold the pastry edges up and over the filling, pleating as needed. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
05 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling at the edges. Remove from oven and cool slightly before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but honest enough to eat alone with a fork straight from the cooling rack.
  • The frangipane does something magical—it soaks up fruit juices while staying creamy, so every bite feels intentional.
  • You can make the pastry and almond cream the night before, which means stress-free baking when you actually want to enjoy your afternoon.
02 -
  • The cornstarch is essential—without it, you end up with a soggy galette, and all your effort goes to waste; don't skip it or substitute with flour.
  • Your pastry doesn't need to be perfect; rustic is the point, and slightly uneven edges are part of the charm and also proof that you made it by hand.
03 -
  • If you're making the pastry ahead, it can live in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for a month—just thaw it in the fridge overnight before rolling.
  • The moment the edges start turning golden, set a timer for the remaining minutes; pastry can go from golden to burnt in about sixty seconds of inattention.
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