Blueberry Peach Galettes: Flaky Summer Fruit Hand Pies

Table of Contents

• What is a Galette?
• How to Make the Recipe
• The Difference Between White Peaches and Yellow Peaches
• Alternative Ways to Make These Easy Blueberry Peach Galettes
• Quick Recipe Tips Before Starting
• Recommended Baking Tools
• More Pies, Galettes, and Tart Recipes You Might Enjoy!
• Blueberry Peach Galettes Recipe

What is a Galette?

Galette is a French term for a flat, round pastry or bread. In baking, a galette is a rustic, free-form pie—no pie plate required. Galettes are forgiving to shape and quicker to prepare than a traditional pie, making them ideal when you want a beautiful homemade dessert without extra fuss.

How to Make the Recipe

This recipe yields four roughly 5-inch galettes and is organized into three parts: the pastry crust, the brown sugar crumble topping, and the blueberry-peach filling. Work in that order so the dough has time to chill and flavors come together.

Pastry Crust

The crust is a simple, rich dough made from all-purpose flour, salt, very cold unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and ice-cold water. After combining the ingredients and forming a ball, divide the dough into four equal discs, wrap them tightly, and chill for at least one hour. When ready, roll each disc into an approximately 7″ circle, leaving a 2″ border to fold up when assembling the galettes.

Brown Sugar Crumble Topping

The brown sugar crumble adds texture and a caramel note that complements the fruit. Combine melted unsalted butter, old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and optional slivered almonds. Set this mixture aside until the galettes are assembled.

Blueberry Peach Filling

The filling is fresh and straightforward: white peaches, blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. I used a mix of ripe and slightly firm white peaches—firmer ones are easier to peel, but all will bake nicely. Combine the fruit with sugar, lemon, vanilla, and cornstarch and let sit 10–15 minutes while you roll out the dough so the juices start to form.

The Difference Between White Peaches and Yellow Peaches

Yellow peaches are slightly more acidic and have a tangy bite, while white peaches are sweeter with less acidity. Both work for baking, but white peaches offer a delicate sweetness that pairs particularly well with blueberries. Use whichever is available and ripe—both will produce delicious galettes.

Alternative Ways to Make These Easy Blueberry Peach Galettes

Use store-bought crust: Swap the homemade pastry for refrigerated pie crust to save time.
Make larger galettes: Instead of four 5-inch galettes, shape two larger ones—simply divide dough into two discs.
Swap the peaches: If white peaches are unavailable, yellow peaches are a fine substitute.

Quick Recipe Tips Before Starting

• Bake at 400ºF for 35–40 minutes; the galettes should be golden brown at the edges.
• Total prep time includes chilling and assembling; expect about two hours from start to finish.
• Use a rolling surface or silicone pastry mat to reduce the flour needed and make rolling easier.
• Assemble galettes on a parchment-lined 13″ x 18″ baking sheet to bake all four at once.
• Spoon filling with a slotted spoon to drain excess juices and avoid a soggy bottom.
• Expect some blueberry juices to bubble out during baking—that’s normal and delicious.
• Serve slightly cooled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
• Galettes are best the day they’re made; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.