Why is it that something made with just three of cooking’s most basic ingredients can be so terribly intimidating? A food that has the most basic of foundations that in the wrong conditions can go terribly awry, with multiple variations and nuanced secrets handed down from mother to daughter, from pastry chef to novice baker.
You know what I’m talking about don’t you?
photo > foodiecrush
Yes, I’m talking pie crust.
To lard or not to lard? Regular unbleached flour or whole wheat? And what about those gluten-free pie lovers?
With a bounty of fresh fruit and an evening BBQ that I had volunteered to deliver a dessert to, I had to come up with something fast, something proven and something delicious.
So instead of poring over recipes and waiting for ingredients to sufficiently freeze, blend and roll, I took the easy way out, dug into my freezer for my emergency stash of store bought Pillsbury roll-up pie crust and went rustic. For the galette filling you can use any combo of fruit, just keep the proportions of sugar and flour the same as in the recipe at the end of the post.
And whaddya know? Noone was the wiser.
If you’re thinking savory is more your flavor, try some of these delicious versions from some of our favorite foodie bloggers.
photo > Aran Goyoaga
Cannelle Vanille‘s delightfully succulent recipe starts with an herb pie dough that sounds like it could be a task, but is actually a basic dough with herbs and pepper artfully added in, making Aran’s Crispy Mushroom, Potato and Blue Cheese Galette takes earthy mushroom and stinky blue cheese to the ultimate savory level, and perfect to share with family. Just like she did.
photo > Sarka Babicka
In my book, nothing says savory like Sarka’s combo of butternut squash, rosemary and goat cheese in a crispy crust. Enveloped in a créme fraiche studded wholemeal pie dough, Cook Your Dream‘s Roasted Vegetable Galette is a healthy, all-in-one feast. Now, if I could just stuff the whole thing in a ravioli I’d be the happiest eater on earth. Hmm, I think I have a recipe idea…
photo > In Praise of Leftovers
Sarah’s last minute tomato harvest provides the rest of us the bounty of her latent gardening habits. Cooking the tomatoes whole and then picking through the sauce for the cooked wrinkled skins is a secret tip to perfecting In Praise of Leftover‘s Green Tomato Chutney Galette topped with brie and chutney.
And now, my super-simple, sweetened-up galette version.

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Bev Weidner says
I have no words.
Except I do: OMG YUM. That middle roasted vegetable one just made me go blind. Seriously, delicious.
All of them look miraculous. I’m making these, as soon as I get my vision back.
Kristi Rimkus says
I’m with you when it comes to pie dough – the store is my friend. Lovely dessert and right up my alley when it comes to simplicity. I have fresh peaches that would work well with this. Thank you!
heidi says
Delicious idea with peaches. Ooh, and maybe some finely chopped rosemary and honey…What do you think?
lena says
I’m aiming to try peaches and blueberries today. I’m thinking of either adding thyme or a basil lemon glaze….
Winter says
I totally want to make one…like right now! Beautiful!
Julia says
I was terrified of making a galette. But a few weeks ago I conquered that fear, dough and all. EASY as pie, pun intended ;) I even botched up the recipe and it still came out WONDERFULLY! Now, I LOVE galettes, a lot, sweet and savory. Loving the bn squash and goat cheese one.
heidi says
Doesn’t the squash galette look healthy? I have a huge one in my garden, need to harvest and make for this version for dinner.
Maria says
Galettes are my favorite! I think I need to make one this week. Thanks for the reminder:)
torviewtoronto says
these galettes look delicious
Elizabeth says
All those galettes look delicious. I actually had plans to make an apricot and cherry galette tonight, but something came up. Now I’m kind of regretting that decision…yum!
Sanjeeta kk says
Aww..you have a lovely collection of some delightful baking recipes here! Was just bowled over by those blueberry muffins..scones….awesome.
heidi says
Thank you. Trying to keep the variety of life in the blog. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Lovely to hear.
Kathleen says
What a lovely collection of delicious galettes
patricia says
i just made a peach galette this weekend and it was sooooo good! i love how they look. i had trouble with some too-soft pie dough, but it still worked out….i’m starting to believe it’s impossible to mess anything with flour and butter ;)
heidi says
Peaches will be in full swing here in the next few weeks, that is a great inspriation!
Tastes of Home (Jen) says
Love all the galettes especially the savoury ones, been wanting to experiment with these…gorgeous collection!
heidi says
I’d love to see what you end up creating based on the savory selection :)
lena says
does this make one or two?
heidi says
It makes two.