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The following recipe was made during my Summer Produce cooking class. You can read about it and get other recipes HERE.

Blueberry Galette – another easy recipe that required 3-4 ingredients. We took a prepared pie crust and laid it over a small baking pan. There were some great fresh blueberries that were brought in and so we topped the pie crust with the blueberries and sprinkled some sugar over them. The edges were folded in to create a rustic look and we brushed some half & half over the dough. We baked the galettes in a 400 degree oven for about 25-30 minutes until nicely browned.

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A Unique Guide to Blueberry Galettes

Have you ever heard of a *galette*? Traditionally, a galette is a French pastry. It is traditionally made of a very thin layer of pastry dough and is oftentimes filled with fruits like apples, blueberries, pears, and peaches. It is most often served as an open-faced tart. In French cuisine, a galette is usually served as a less formal dessert, and it is usually more rustic and imperfect-looking than a traditional tart. It usually has edges that fold back onto itself, creating a more free-formed and rustic presentation. Galettes are usually filled with some kind of sweet or savory filling. These can include various fruits like berries, apples, or pears, or meats and/or vegetables like mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Galettes may also be topped with items like whipped cream, ice cream, caramel, etc. Today, a gallette can also refer to any kind of free-form pastry tart. It’s an easy to make dish that looks impressive but is a budget-friendly option for a dinner party.

What is a Blueberry Galette?

A *Blueberry Galette* is a type of rustic tart that is typically served as a dessert. Unlike a pie, a galette has a crust that folds up in a free-form fashion to create a unique border shape. This type of tart is typically filled with a combination of fresh blueberries and a layer of jam or preserves. Most blueberry galettes consist of a sweet cake dough, which acts as the base of this delectable dessert. The dough is filled with fresh blueberries and a layer of jam or preserves before being gathered up and closing in a free-form fashion. The dough is then brushed with an egg wash and topped with a sprinkle of sugar. The sugar will caramelize and become crisp as the pastry bakes. Lastly, the galette is usually served atop a dollop of fresh or freeze-dried cream, and even a sprinkle of lemon zest for that added zesty flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a galette?
A galette is a French pastry that is traditionally made of a thin layer of pastry dough filled with fruits like apples, blueberries, pears, and peaches. It is most often served as an open-faced tart and usually has edges that fold back onto itself, creating a more free-formed and rustic presentation.

2. What is a Blueberry Galette?
A Blueberry Galette is a type of rustic tart that is typically served as a dessert. It consists of a sweet cake dough, which acts as the base of the dessert. The dough is filled with fresh blueberries and a layer of jam or preserves before being gathered up and closed in a free-form fashion. The dough is then brushed with an egg wash and topped with a sprinkle of sugar.

3. How do I make a Blueberry Galette?
Making a blueberry galette is easy. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. On your work surface, begin by rolling out the pastry dough into a 9-inch round. Arrange a cup of blueberries in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Drizzle a layer of preserves or jam over the top. Carefully fold the edges of the pastry toward the center of the galette, creating a free-form dart shape. Brush the dough with an egg wash and sprinkle it with a light coating of sugar. Place the galette on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the blueberries are bubbling. Lastly, let the galette cool before serving topped with a dollop of fresh or freeze-dried cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest.