Easy Peach Galette Recipe with Almond Paste & Ginger – Quick Summer Dessert!

Make this easy peach galette using refrigerated pie crust, fresh peaches, almond paste, and crystallized ginger. A simple rustic tart recipe ready in under an hour!

Pies and Me? It’s…….Complicated

Longtime readers know that – while I am an experienced and confident home baker – I am NOT a fan of pies. Maybe it’s because I’m not so much about fruit. Maybe it’s because I get anxious when it comes to making and shaping homemade pie crust.

But at the end of the day you will hardly see a traditional pie on these pages.

I DO Love Refrigerated Pie Crust!

That said, I do truly love using refrigerated pie crust and that is an ingredient you will see often around here:

Slab Pie

Hand Pie

Rugelach

Pets de Soeurs

Purists will come for me, I know, but I find no fault in using refrigerated pie crust. It’s ready when you are, already perfectly shaped, and bakes up light and flaky every time.

Why You’ll Love This Peach Galette!

When Elizabeth suggested a summer fruit dessert for our monthly series “Sweet Treats for Your Sweet Tooth” I knew that I wanted to make a galette. I hadn’t shared one since the very early days of this blog and I was excited to have a fresh recipe – and fresh pictures!

What is a Galette?

The word “galette” can have several meanings, but here it’s referring to a free-form tart made by folding pastry dough around a fruit filling. Because you’re not using a tart pan or pie plate the pastry has a more rustic, free-form look that is very forgiving (and in my opinion, even prettier).

I knew that fresh, in-season peaches were going to be the star of this galette. But I wanted to level up the flavor so I added chopped crystallized ginger (a fan favorite around here!) and some crumbled almond paste. Almonds, peaches and ginger are a deeelicious combination, and the layer of almond paste helps keep the crust from getting soggy. Win-win!

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this easy peach galette you’ll need:

• Fresh ripe peaches
• Chopped crystallized ginger
• Granulated sugar
• Cornstarch
• Cinnamon
• Kosher salt
• Refrigerated pie crust
• Almond paste
• Egg
• Raw sugar

How To Make an Easy Peach Galette

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

• Thaw out the crust according to the package instructions.
• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice the peaches and toss in a bowl with the ginger, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Let sit for 5 – 10 minutes.

Step 2: Assemble the Galette

• Unroll the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and roll lightly to thin out and slightly enlarge.
• Take an inverted dish or pie plate and gently press into the dough, leaving a 1 1/2 – 2″ border around the edge. For reference, my crust measured out to be about 12″ in diameter so I used a dish that was 8″ in diameter.

• Crumble the almond paste and scatter over the circle you’ve created on the pie crust, leaving the border plain. It’s okay to go beyond the circle, no hard rules here!

• Drain any excess liquid from the peach mixture and spoon it over the almond paste. You can arrange the slices decoratively or leave “as is”. 

• Fold the edges up over the filling, pleating as needed.

Step 3: Bake and Serve

• Beat the egg and brush over the crust. Sprinkle with the raw sugar.
• Gently slide the galette – still on the parchment paper – onto a baking sheet.

• Bake the galette for 20 – 25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. You can tent the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly.
• Cool 10 – 15 minutes.

• Serve plain or with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Easy and delicious!

Check out Elizabeth’s beautiful whipped yogurt cream with summer berries and let me know if you make this recipe!

Easy Fresh Peach Galette

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Make this easy fresh peach galette recipe using refrigerated pie crust, ripe peaches, and almond paste. A quick and delicious summer dessert!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 6

Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

• Sheet pan
• Rolling Pin
• pastry brush
• parchment paper

Ingredients

  

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• refrigerated pie crust
• 3 - 4 fresh ripe peaches, sliced (about 3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1/4 cup almond paste
• 1 large egg, beaten
• raw sugar, for sprinkling
• Ice cream or freshly whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

 

• Thaw out the crust according to the package instructions. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss the sliced peaches in a bowl with the ginger, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
• Unroll the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and lightly roll to thin out and enlarge slightly. Take an inverted dish or pie plate and gently press into the dough, leaving a 1 1/2 - 2" border around the edge.
• Crumble the almond paste and scatter over the circle you've created on the pie crust. It's okay to go slightly beyond the border.
• Drain any excess liquid from the peach mixture and spoon it over the almond paste. You can arrange the slices decoratively or leave "as is".
• Fold the edges up over the filling, pleating as needed. Brush the beaten egg over the crust. Sprinkle with the raw sugar.
• Bake the galette for 20 - 25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. You can tent the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly. Cool 10 - 15 minutes.
• Serve plain or with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen peaches instead of fresh?
Yes, frozen peaches work. Thaw and drain them well to avoid excess liquid in the galette.

Can I make this peach galette ahead of time?
You can bake it a few hours in advance. Store at room temperature and reheat gently in the oven before serving.

What can I use instead of almond paste?
You can leave it out or substitute with frangipane, cream cheese, or ground nuts mixed with sugar.

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About the author

Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.

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