Description
This Rhubarb Galette is perfect for spring with fresh rhubarb, a thin layer of almonds and a finish brush of raspberry jam. It's easy to pull together for an impromptu dessert, but stunning and delicious enough to keep around for special occasions.
Ingredients
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Almond Filling
- 3/4 cup whole almonds (about 3 1/2 oz.)
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (see note)
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
Rhubarb Filling
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb, about 1 lb. (6-8 stalks)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust, homemade or store bought
- 1 egg, whisked with 1 Tbsp. of water
- 1 Tbsp. seedless raspberry jam plus 1 Tbsp. water (optional)
Instructions
Almond Filling
- Place almonds, breadcrumbs, butter, sugar and almond extract in the base of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 30 pulses. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Rhubarb Filling
- Place chopped rhubarb in a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the sugar and set aside. Add remaining sugar to bowl with rhubarb, along with cornstarch and salt. Toss until well coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
To Assemble the Galette
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pie crust into a 13-14-inch disc. The crust does not have to be perfectly circular. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the entire crust with egg wash then place the almond mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Gently press into a single layer. Add rhubarb mixture directly on top of almond mixture, including any sugar that dissolved.
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the rhubarb filling, gently pressing each fold to seal. Brush the folds with more egg wash. Sprinkle the dough and exposed rhubarb filling with reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 375°F. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 45-55 minutes. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Microwave raspberry jam and water in a microwave-safe dish until bubbly, about 30 seconds, then stir to combine. Or, heat the jam and water in a small sauce pan on medium until melted and brushable. Carefully brush mixture over rhubarb. Cool galette another 50 minutes before slicing to serve. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- A galette is a freeform pie so it doesn't need to be perfectly shaped. Rustic is best here!
- The amount of rhubarb stalks needed for this recipe varies depending on their size and thickness, but it should be about 1 pound and 4 cups when chopped.
- Breadcrumbs are added to the almond mixture to soak up some of the liquid from the rhubarb as it bakes, preventing the crust from getting soggy. Don't have fresh breadcrumbs? Simply tear up 1 slice of bread (such as white, honey oat or challah) and add it to the food processor along with the almonds. You can also use dried breadcrumbs, just use 1/2 cup and be sure they are unseasoned.
- The raspberry jam is optional, but brushing the galette with the jam gives the rhubarb a bright red color.
- Prep Time: 20 min.
- Cook Time: 45 min.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French