If you’re like me then you love sweets, but making a huge batch can be dangerous especially if an empty nester. That’s why my Peach Galette for Two baked in a mini cast iron skillet is ideal. It’s just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, fun to share, and saves your waistline from over indulging.
Galettes are a free form sort of pie. They’re super simple to prepare and can be made using your favorite whether sweet or savory.
It’s not necessary to put them in a cast iron skillet or any vessel at all. In fact you can simply lay the dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet, fill, bring up the edges, and pop it in the oven.
The thing is, I have found that oftentimes the galettes stick to the parchment paper when the juices ooze out, making them challenging to slice & eat. Plus there’s something to be said about sharing food. Depending on who it’s with – it’s either romantic – if sharing with a significant other, or just fun to indulge with friends.
This recipe serves two using a 6.5 inch Lodge cast iron skillet, but certainly you can double it making it for four, using two cast iron pans. If doubling and you have one large skillet, then put the galette filling all into one. It’s your dessert and creation, so you’re the boss.
Many galettes call for adding a layer of jam in the bottom to help seal the dough so the juices don’t flow out. However, in my recipe adding a bit of cornstarch to the fruit helps to thicken the juices as they start to ooze from the fruit. This in turn keeps them from coming out the bottom (the same if spreading jam) and sticking to whatever it’s setting on.
With school just starting I think creating galettes is the ideal way to get that after dinner dessert in quickly. No fuss and virtually no mess. Afterall when the kids get home from school or after school sports, and you’ve had a challenging day, quick and easy without sacrificing flavor is key! Wouldn’t you agree?
I hope you’ll try this tasty treat in skillets for two or larger. If you prefer, go ahead and make your own dough or do it the quick & easy way with store bought – it’s ready when you are.
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