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A rustic and delicious Saskatoon Cherry Galette, featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling. Perfect for a taste of Canadian summer or any time you crave a delightful berry dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Galette Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup ice water plus more if needed
For the Saskatoon Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen Saskatoon cherries pitted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Assembly
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a separate large bowl, gently combine the pitted Saskatoon cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until the cherries are evenly coated.
Assemble and Bake the Galette
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spoon the Saskatoon cherry filling onto the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
  4. Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go, to form a rustic crust around the cherries.
  5. Brush the folded dough edges with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly and thickened. If the crust browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
  7. Remove the galette from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

This galette is best served warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. It's a delightful way to enjoy the unique flavor of Saskatoon cherries!