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Rustic Fresh Nectarine Galette with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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A rustic, no-fuss dessert featuring a flaky crust hugging juicy nectarines, topped with a subtle and fragrant homemade vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy enough for last-minute dessert plans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 4 medium nectarines, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp whole milk or cream
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Slowly add 3 to 4 tbsp ice water, stirring gently until the dough just comes together (about 30 seconds). Avoid overmixing.
  3. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten into a disk about 6 inches wide, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, toss 4 medium nectarines, pitted and sliced, with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp flour in a bowl. Let the mixture sit while the dough chills.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a roughly 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Pile the nectarine filling onto the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Fold the edges up and over the fruit, pleating as needed to contain the filling.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the galette for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden and nectarines are bubbly. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast.
  8. While baking, combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk or cream, and scraped seeds from 1 vanilla bean in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  9. Once the galette cools slightly (about 10 minutes), brush the vanilla glaze over the fruit and crust edges.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. Tent galette with foil if edges brown too quickly. Brush glaze after galette cools slightly to avoid melting off. For juicier nectarines, chill sliced fruit before mixing to avoid soggy crust. Dough can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.

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Keywords: nectarine galette, rustic dessert, vanilla bean glaze, summer dessert, easy galette, homemade dessert, flaky crust, fresh fruit tart

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