Apricot-Thyme Galette

Apricot-Thyme Galette

Herbal Fruit Galette Pastry

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 28m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

271
Calories
8.1g
Fat
47.7g
Carbohydrates
4.7g
Protein
15mg
Cholesterol
121mg
Sodium
Apricot-Thyme Galette

Recipe Description

Do you love baking different and delicious recipes? Well, this Apricot-Thyme Galette is very delicious and completely different to any usual pastry, pie or tart you will have yet tried. Made with a simple, flakey crust and filled with fresh apricots, apricot jam, cornstarch to thicken the mix, honey for sweetener and fresh thyme leaves for a herbal and unusual flavor. All you need is a pot of tea and you’re set for a sunny afternoon treat.

To make Apricot-Thyme Galette, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apricot-Thyme Galette

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Combine starter mix

    1 min
    Step 2 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ounce of all-purpose flour with 3 tablespoons of ice water, ½ teaspoon of cider vinegar, and ⅛ teaspoon of almond extract until well combined into a loose starter.

  3. 3

    Prepare dough mix

    3 min
    Step 3 - Apricot-Thyme GaletteStep 3 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    In a separate bowl, whisk the rest all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of sugar, ¼ cup of almond flour, and ¼ teaspoon of salt and then cut ¼ cup of cold butter into the mixture until it resembles a coarse meal texture.

  4. 4

    Prepare dough

    1 min
    Step 4 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Add the starter mix to the second bowl of dough and continue mixing until combined and moist.

  5. 5

    Knead

    5 min
    Step 5 - Apricot-Thyme GaletteStep 5 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Once combined, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, lightly, about 5 times. Shape into a 4-inch circle and cover with plastic wrap then roll again into a 14-inch circle. Cover again, loosely.

  6. 6

    Freeze

    10 min
    Step 6 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Freeze for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Prepare crust for filling

    1 min
    Step 7 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Remove the dough from the freezer, discard the top sheet of plastic wrap and set aside for about 1 minute until pliable, then remove the remaining plastic, and transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with some parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Prepare filling

    1 min
    Step 8 - Apricot-Thyme GaletteStep 8 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    In a small bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle evenly over the dough, leaving about 2-inches from the edges.

  9. 9

    Arrange apricots

    5 min
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    Arrange the fresh apricots evenly over the cornstarch mixture, again leaving 2 inches from the edges.
    Fold the dough over the apricots.

  10. 10

    Combine jam and honey

    1 min
    Step 10 - Apricot-Thyme GaletteStep 10 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine ¼ cup of apricot jam with 1 tablespoon of honey then microwave on a high setting for about 45 seconds. Brush all over the apricots and the dough edges.

  11. 11

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 11 - Apricot-Thyme GaletteStep 11 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Finally, sprinkle with remaining sugar before baking in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes until the pastry crust is golden brown.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Apricot-Thyme Galette

    Remove from the oven, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves then cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Isabella Johnson
March 19, 2025
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This galette was super easy to whip up! My kiddos loved it, especially with the thyme.

Zoe Anderson
December 25, 2024
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Simply delicious galette!

Lily
November 29, 2024
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Delicious

Nina
February 4, 2024
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Yummy!

Oscar Thompson
October 24, 2023
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Totally amazed! Apricot-Thyme galette rocks my world. Family loved it at brunch!

Andy
October 2, 2023
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Delicious!

Oscar
October 1, 2023
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¡Increíble!

Chris
August 25, 2023
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Superb! I made the Apricot-Thyme Galette for a sunny picnic, and everyone loved it! The combination of fresh apricots and thyme was a delightful surprise. It was super easy to make and tasted amazing with tea. I'm so grateful for this recipe!

Renee
July 26, 2023
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I made the Apricot-Thyme Galette last weekend for my husband and me. The fresh apricots and the hint of thyme added something special. It was a hit! We sat outside sipping tea and enjoying the warm breeze. It felt like a small slice of summer on our plates.

Fabiola Martínez
July 2, 2023
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Galette de albaricoque fácil y llena de sabor.

Ivy
January 27, 2023
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Just made this galette for my lil' get-together. The apricots and thyme made it such a unique treat. Totally impressed my friends, they can't get enough. So good!

Ree
January 21, 2023
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This galette was so simple to make and tasted amazing. Perfect for tea.

Victor
December 17, 2022
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Me encanto la Galette de Albaricoque, un sabor espectacular!

Grace
July 21, 2021
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So easy, loved it.

Mike
January 4, 2021
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I made this Apricot-Thyme Galette for a family gathering and it was a hit! The kids loved the sweetness of the apricots, and my wife was impressed by the unique thyme flavor. It was easy to prepare, and I felt so proud presenting it. Thanks for the recipe!

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