Peach Almond Galette

Ingrédients

• 1 Flaky Pie Crust recipe
• 1 1/2 pounds peaches (halved, pitted and thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup apricot jam or preserves
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat to 375° F with rack set in lower third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine peaches, sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, extract, and salt; toss to coat.

3. 3

   Remove dough from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Roll dough onto rolling pin and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Spread jam onto dough, leaving a two inch border. Place peaches in an even layer on top of jam.

6. 6

   Fold dough edges over peaches, about two inches in. Loosely pleat dough over itself, leaving the center of the galette open.

7. 7

   Brush dough with egg and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

8. 8

   Bake until center of galette is bubbly and edges are golden brown, 45—55 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and allow galette to cool on pan for 5–10 minutes before cutting.