Spiced Plum Galette

Name: Spiced Plum Galette
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 c. ice water; 1/3 c. granulated sugar; 4 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; Pinch kosher salt; 1 lb. plums, pitted and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. lemon zest; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar; 2 tbsp. plum preserves, melted; Vanilla ice cream, for serving

This fresh-plum concoction is the ultimate end-of-summer treat.

By Torie CoxPublished: Aug 3, 2022

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spiced plum galette on a round wire cooling rack

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

This rustic dessert is inspired by the plum orchards of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, which the Great Lakes surround on three sides, protecting its hills from harsh weather and creating ideal growing conditions for delicious stone fruit. To make your own, scoop up baking varieties like Stanleys and Damsons if you can. They're best for filling this flaky, lemon-infused galette.

Turbinado sugar on the crust and plum preserves on the filling add extra sparkle.

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Ingredients

For the crust:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
1 tsp. granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup ice water

For the filling:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
1 lb. plums, pitted and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. turbinado sugar
2 Tbsp. plum preserves, melted
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add butter, tossing to coat. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry blender until butter is the size of almonds. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, using a fork to pull dough together into a crumbly pile. (Add an additional tablespoon of water, if needed.) Transfer dough to a large piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic to flatten and press dough into a disk. Chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough out to a 13-inch circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Chill while preparing filling.
3. Step 3Make the filling: Whisk together granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add plums, vanilla, and lemon zest, and toss to combine. Arrange plums in a single layer in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border all around. Spoon any juices from bowl over fruit. Fold edges of dough around the filling, overlapping and pressing gently to seal. Brush crust with egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
4. Step 4Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is thickened and bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. While still hot, brush fruit with preserves. Carefully slide parchment paper and galette to a wire rack, and let cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream.