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Easy Honey Lavender Nectarine Galette

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A simple and charming summer dessert featuring a flaky buttery crust, ripe nectarines, honey, and a subtle floral hint of culinary lavender. Perfect for warm evenings and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 medium ripe nectarines, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild floral variety like clover or wildflower)
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits (3-5 minutes).
  2. Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons ice water, stirring gently. Add up to 1 tablespoon more if needed to bring dough together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While dough chills, slice nectarines thinly (about ¼ inch thick). In a medium bowl, mix nectarines with honey, culinary lavender, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon (if using). Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  4. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer dough to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Pile nectarine filling in center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough up over fruit, pleating as needed to form a rustic round tart.
  6. Brush dough edges with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar over crust.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and nectarine juices bubble. Tent with foil after 20 minutes if edges brown too quickly.
  8. Cool galette on wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow filling to thicken.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky crust. Do not overwork dough to avoid tough crust. Use culinary lavender sparingly to prevent bitterness. Thinly slice fruit for even cooking and to avoid sogginess. Tent crust with foil if browning too fast. Let galette cool before slicing for cleaner cuts. Leftover honey lavender mixture is great drizzled over vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations are possible by substituting flour and butter accordingly.

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Keywords: galette, honey, lavender, nectarine, summer dessert, flaky crust, easy dessert, fruit tart

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