A Late-Summer Fruit Galette: A Simple Recipe for Joy
Updated: Oct 12
Embracing the Joy of Cooking
There is something about being in my kitchen with nowhere to be that makes me happy. No rushing. No trying to get dinner on the table by a certain time. Just music playing, something good to drink nearby, and me deciding I want to make something special. This week, it was a peach and mixed berry galette.
If you’ve never made one, this is exactly my kind of baking. It’s supposed to look a little imperfect. No perfect pie crust. No fancy lattice work. You roll out the dough, pile beautiful fruit in the middle, fold the edges over, and bake the whole thing until it’s golden, bubbling, and looking like you absolutely knew what you were doing. 😂
Choosing the Right Fruits
I used peaches, blueberries, and blackberries because they were beautiful. I already knew those juices would get all syrupy and delicious together. And LOOK AT HER.
This is one of the things I mean when I talk about making time to come back to yourself. Self-care isn't always skincare. Sometimes it's pulling out a cutting board and slicing peaches. Sometimes it's baking something from scratch when you could have bought dessert. Sometimes it's sewing for a few hours, working in the garden, making a really good dinner, reading on the couch, or drinking your coffee slowly instead of carrying it around while you do seventeen other things.
For me, making has always been part of how I take care of myself.
Cooking as a Ritual
So In My Kitchen is going to be a regular part of this journal. I'm going to share the things I'm actually cooking and baking at home. Nothing overly complicated. Just good food, things I loved enough to make again, and probably a few experiments that don't come out nearly as pretty as this galette did. 😂
But this one? She's a keeper.
Peach and Mixed Berry Galette Recipe
I used THIS recipe by Maryann Cabrera and just picked whatever fruit I had on hand in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Fresh peaches
Blueberries
Blackberries
Sugar (to taste)
Lemon juice (to brighten)
Vanilla extract
Cornstarch (to thicken)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling: Combine fresh peaches, blueberries, and blackberries in a bowl. Add just enough sugar to bring out their juices. Squeeze in a little lemon juice for brightness, add vanilla, and sprinkle in cornstarch to keep all that gorgeous fruit from turning into soup.
Roll Out the Dough: Roll out your pastry dough on a floured surface. Pile the fruit mixture onto the center, leaving a few inches around the outside.
Fold the Edges: Gently fold the dough toward the center, overlapping it as you work your way around. Remember, it does not need to be perfect. That's the whole point.
Brush and Bake: Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle it generously with coarse sugar. Bake until the crust is deeply golden and the fruit is bubbling.
Cooling Time: Then comes the hardest part: Let the damn thing cool before you cut it. 😂 I know. It was hard for us too. But give those fruit juices a little time to thicken back up. You'll get a beautiful slice instead of peach-berry lava running across your plate and possibly your chin.
Serving Suggestions: Serve it just like this, or warm with vanilla ice cream if you're trying to act up. Either way, make the galette. Put some music on. Stay in the kitchen a little longer than you need to.
That's part of the ritual too.
The Importance of Self-Care
Taking time to cook is a form of self-care. It allows me to connect with myself and enjoy the process of creating something delicious. Cooking can be a meditative experience. It gives me a chance to slow down and appreciate the moment.
When I bake, I feel grounded. The act of mixing ingredients, rolling out dough, and watching something transform in the oven is incredibly satisfying. It’s a reminder that I can create joy in my life, one recipe at a time.
Conclusion: A Simple Reminder
In a world that often feels chaotic, I find solace in the kitchen. The simple act of making a galette reminds me to take a breath and enjoy the little things. So, I encourage you to embrace your own kitchen rituals.
Try this peach and mixed berry galette recipe. Allow yourself to get lost in the process. You might just find a little piece of happiness waiting for you there.
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