What is the difference between a galette and a crostata?

They're actually the exact same thing! Galette is the French name and crostada is the Italian name. They both refer to a rustic, freeform style tart made without a pie plate or tart pan. The dough is usually just folded up over the edges of the filling and baked on a cookie sheet.

Can I make galette ahead of time?

Yes. You can make a galette ahead of time, just like you would a pie. You can also freeze a galette in the same manner

Can I skip the ginger or use dried ginger?

While I definitely recommend using fresh if possible, you can absolutely use dried ground ginger instead. Simply use 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger for in place of the fresh ginger. If you don't care for ginger, feel free to leave it out.

Ginger Peach Galette (Dairy Free, Vegan)

Name: Ginger Peach Galette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pie crust; 6 cups sliced peaches; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Ingredients

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1 pie crust
6 cups sliced peaches
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C) and roll out pie crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a large bowl, stir together the peach slices, ginger, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch.
Place peach filling in the center of the pie crust. Spread filling over the pie crust leaving a border of 1 1/2 – 2 inches. Fold the edges of the pie crust up and over the peaches.
Bake for 45 – 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and peaches are soft. Allow galette to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 104
Sugar: 18.1 g
Sodium: 14.9 mg
Fat: 1.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 23.6 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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