Classic French pastries galettes are humble and rustic. Our apricot galette with puff pastry recipe has the same delicious flavour as a classic galette, but we have simplified the process. We use puff pastry as the base and a simple apricot mixture for the filling. This recipe is designed for moments when you need a quick sweet treat. It is perfect for afternoon tea, a sweet breakfast pastry, brunch, or as a simple dessert.
Why you'll love this apricot galette with puff pastry
- Easy and quick - This recipe is easy to make with only a few ingredients and was created to be quick and easy. Like eating a delicious homemade pie without all the work!
- Family favourite - This apricot galette is sure to be a favourite with the whole family. Our kids love this galette and a quick to-go sweet treat.
- Versatile - This sweet pastry can be served as a dessert, brunch or breakfast pastry, afternoon tea, or any time of day treat.
- Make all year round - Use fresh apricots when they are in season or you can make this recipe all year round using canned apricots.
For a savoury puff pastry tart, try our mushroom and asparagus tart recipe. Or for a Kiwi classic, our savoury mince and cheese puff pastry pie is the perfect comfort food.
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Ingredients and substitutions
Simple staple ingredients make this easy, sweet pastry recipe quick to whip up.
- Puff pastry sheet or block - store-bought or homemade, we used a frozen puff pastry sheet. Allow the pastry to thaw before preparing.
- Egg - to create an egg wash.
- Apricot - fresh or canned use what is seasonally available to you. Substitute with peaches.
- Soft brown sugar - substitute with granulated sugar.
- Cornflour or cornstarch (depending on where you are from)
- Ground cinnamon.
- Cream - heavy or single, we have also used milk when we haven't had any cream available.
- A little extra granulated sugar for dusting - optional
See the recipe card below for quantities.
Step by step instructions
Create this delicious apricot galette in 4 simple steps:
1. Prepare the apricot filling.
- For canned apricots drain and half them, for fresh remove stones and half or quarter depending on size.
- Mix the apricots with the brown sugar, cinnamon and cornflour. Set aside until required.
2. Prepare the galette puff pastry base.
- Preheat the oven 180 °C (356 °F).
- If using a pastry sheet, let it thaw out first. For pastry blocks roll out on a lightly dusted surface.
- Then cut your pastry into a circle approximately 22cm/ 8 ½ inches in diameter. Place on a baking tray with greased baking paper.
- Brush the egg wash over the pastry and then use a fork to dock holes all over the pastry, including around the edges.
3. Assemble the apricot galette.
- Place the prepared apricot filling in a circle in the middle of the pastry, leaving a gap around the edge.
- Gently bring up the pastry edge, folding and crimping a little as you go.
- Brush the exposed pastry brush with the cream and dust with a little granulated sugar (if using).
4. Bake
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and allow to cool a little.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature and serve alongside ice cream or whipped cream for a deliciously easy treat.
Chef tips
- Handling the puff pastry: Allow frozen pastry to fully thaw out before preparing or it will be hard to shape. Take care when handling the puff pastry, as you want it to remain cool while you are working with it. Pop it in the fridge to cool before shaping if needed, and work quickly to shape the galette to avoid overworking the pastry with warm hands.
- Choosing Apricots: If using fresh apricot select ripe fruit with flesh that is soft when squeezed.
- Perfectly imperfect: Don't worry about creating something 'perfect' this recipe is for the home cooks, it's hard to go wrong and will taste delicious anyway you shape it.
Variations
- Alternative Fruits: Try swapping the apricots with other stone fruits like peaches, plums, or cherries.
- Additional toppings: For extra flavour, add a drizzle of honey or even some thyme. Add another layer of texture by sprinkling some chopped nuts over the top, like almonds or pistachios.
- Size and shape: Create individual galettes by cutting out small pastry circles and dividing the filling between them. Or try a different shape and cut out some rectangle pastry bases, then simply fold the edges, crimp and pinch at the corners.
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Making ahead instructions and storage
Make ahead - Though it is best served fresh from the oven, this apricot galette recipe can be made a few hours ahead and served at room temperature or reheated to warm.
To store - Once baked and cooled, store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Prep ahead - To prepare the recipe ahead, make the apricot filling and prepare the base. Then store them separately in the fridge for a few hours until ready to assemble and bake.
To reheat
For the best texture and results, we highly recommend reheating galettes in the oven. Simply pop them back on the baking tray and in the oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for 10 minutes until warmed through, keep an eye on the crust and cover with foil if required to prevent burning.
Give this apricot galette using puff pastry recipe a try for a dessert that’s both easy to make and delicious! With its flaky puff pastry and juicy apricot filling, it is perfect for any occasion. The beauty of galettes is their versatility; swap in your favourite seasonal fruits or experiment with unique combinations. Let your creativity run wild, and discover how fun and easy homemade galettes can be!
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Happy cooking!
Recipe
Easy apricot galette with puff pastry
Ingredients
- 1 Puff pastry sheet or block We used a frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed out, that measured 24x23 cm or 91/2 - 9 inches. See note 1.
- 1 Egg Beaten for an egg wash
- 8 Apricots Canned, drained or fresh, stones removed and cut in half.
- 2 tablespoons Soft brown sugar You can also use granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch / cornflour
- 2 tablespoons Cream - heavy or single
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar optional to dust over the crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to
180 °C (356 °F)
For the apricot filling.
- Mix the prepared apricots with the cornflour, cinnamon and brown sugar, stir well and set aside while you prepare the pastry.
Prepare the puff pastry.
- If using frozen pastry, allow it to thaw out. If using a block of pastry, roll out to approximately 24x23 cm or 91/2 - 9 inches.
- Cut the pastry into a circle, approximately 22cm/8 ½ inch in diameter - we used a small plate to cut around.
- Place the prepared pastry on greased baking paper and place onto a baking tray.
- Brush the beaten egg over the pastry then use a fork to dock holes all over the pastry.
Assemble the apricot galette
- Place the apricot filling in a circle on the pastry leaving a gap around the edge.
- Gently bring up the pastry edge, folding and crimping a little as you go.
- Lightly brush the exposed pastry crust with the cream and then dust over with the granulated sugar (if using).
To bake
- Place into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Remove the galette from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve alongside ice cream or whipped cream for a simple yet delicious dessert.
Wendy/Happy Apple Vegan says
This is so lovely and delectable! I love the way the pure, simple flavors shine, and the puff pastry crust is perfect!
Sara-Jane Bowness says
Thank you for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed this apricot galette recipe, simple and delicious, it's one of our family favourites at the moment too!