Plum Galette from The Sunday Brunch Cookbook

There’s something especially charming about a galette. Rustic, no-fuss, and bursting with seasonal flavors, a galette is the kind of dessert that feels perfect for a casual weeknight or a cozy brunch with friends. Unlike traditional pies with their structured edges and perfect symmetry, galettes are wonderfully forgiving. Their rustic appearance makes them effortlessly beautiful, and they don’t require special pans or perfect rolling. With juicy, tangy plums tucked into a buttery, flaky crust and complemented by a layer of blackberry jam, each slice is pure, unpretentious bliss. If you’ve got a bowl of ripe plums and a little time, get ready to turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

Follow this step-by-step guide to bake a galette that looks straight out of a countryside dream.

Makes: 4-6 servings

Active Time: 40 Minutes

Total Time: 1 ½ Hours

Ingredients: 

• 1 Flaky Pastry Crust 
• 3 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced
• ½ cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
• 1 egg, beaten
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll the crust out to 10 inches and place it on a baking sheet. In a large bowl, add the plums, the ½ cup of sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Stir well to coat all the fruit.
2. Brush or smear the jam in the center of the crust. Place the fruit mixture in a mound in the center. Fold the edges of the crust over to cover about 1 inch of the filling. Brush the top of the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle it with the remaining sugar.
3. Put the galette in the oven and bake until the filling is bubbly, which is necessary for it to thicken sufficiently, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the galette to cool before serving.

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