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Berry my heart in a galette

berry galette

There is so much to be said for simple food. This scrumptious galette took no more than 20 minutes to make, not counting the time I left it in the refrigerator to rest. The crust is crisp, flaky, and of course, buttery, and the berrys are tender, succulent, and sweet.

I think I started making this pie about 8 years ago and I’ve not changed my recipe at all, though I have changed my technique. Before I owned a food processor I used my mixer to create the dough. It did a good job but once I switched to the food processor I realized it was a much better machine for the task. Its quick, sharp bade cuts the cold butter better and the results are flakier and butterier. The recipe came from Baking with Julia, by Julia Child and Dorie Greenspan and it is perfection. I do enjoy a typical american pie with a top and bottom crust cooked in a pie pan but the crust is usually soggy, at least on the bottom. Since you only have one crust to roll out it is so much quicker and because it bakes on a cookie sheet it gets that toothsome, delicious crust I always crave. Right before I put it in the oven I brush it down with cold water and sprinkle it with sugar…I love sugar.

Here’s the recipe for an apple galette.

April 15, 2008 | Filed Under baking, food, fruit and nuts, sweets 

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5 Responses to “Berry my heart in a galette”

  1. RecipeGirl on April 15th, 2008

    I’ve thought many times of making an apple galette. I had no idea it was so easy to put together!

  2. grace on April 16th, 2008

    i, too, love sugar. and berries. and buttery crusts. galettes are delicious, and yours looks oozy (is that a word? it should be) and great. :)

  3. Sarah on April 16th, 2008

    Ooooh. This looks amazing! I’m sad to admit that I’ve never made a pie or a galette…it’s really something I need to try soon.

  4. Deborah on April 17th, 2008

    I agree – sometimes the most simple foods are the best! I’ve never made a galette – I really need to do that!

  5. Melissa on July 20th, 2008

    Oh my, this recipe looks heavenly! I have always made “regular” pies, and to tell the truth, had never thought about making one like this before… It looks amazing, and I’m so excited to try it! Can I use the strawberry pie recipe of July 8 and just substitute blueberries for the strawberries?

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