Recipe: Peach Galette

In China, the peach is a symbol of good luck and longevity. In my home, peaches are just too delicious to last long in the fruit bowl. This pastry is a great way to highlight peaches’ sweet flavor and juiciness.

Peach Galette

5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. lemon or lime juice
1 Tbsp. amaretto liqueur (optional)
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 Tbsp. toasted almond slivers
10 sheets filo pastry (check pkg. to make sure it’s vegan)
Vegetable or soy margarine (try Earth Balance or Nuttelex)

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the filo and margarine.
In a pie pan that has been sprayed with oil, layer the filo sheets. With a pastry brush, spread margarine on each sheet, allowing some filo to hang over the edge of the pie plate.
When all the filo has been used, spread the peach mixture over the top sheets. Cover the peaches with the overhanging filo, creating a top crust. However, it should not cover the peach mixture completely. Poke a couple of holes in the top of the pastry to allow excess steam to escape.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
This dish is delicious served hot or cold, and a big scoop of vegan coconut ice cream tops it off nicely!

Makes 6 servings

Posted by Jason Baker