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Buttery Vanilla Bean Apricot Galette with Cardamom

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A rustic, flaky galette featuring a buttery vanilla bean crust and a fragrant cardamom-spiced apricot filling. Easy to make and perfect for cozy gatherings or last-minute dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 2 cups (about 300 g) fresh apricots, pitted and sliced (frozen thawed and drained works)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground green cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Turbinado sugar or coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, sea salt, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
  2. Add chilled cubed butter and cut into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingers until coarse crumbs form (pea-sized bits).
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice-cold water and gently mix; add extra tablespoon if dough is too dry.
  4. Form dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine apricots, sugar, ground cardamom, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; toss gently and set aside for 10 minutes.
  6. Lightly flour surface and roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Transfer dough to parchment-lined baking sheet; spoon filling into center leaving a 2-inch border.
  8. Fold edges over fruit, pleating gently; brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle turbinado sugar on edges.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  10. If edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  11. Cool galette on baking sheet for 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use cold butter to ensure a flaky crust. Freshly grind cardamom pods for best flavor. If dough is too soft, chill again before rolling. Avoid overloading fruit to prevent soggy crust. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Frozen apricots should be thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour and adjust water. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: galette, apricot, vanilla bean, cardamom, dessert, easy baking, fruit tart, rustic dessert

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