Strawberry Galettes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Strawberry filling

• 2 quarts PEI strawberries, hulled and halved
• ¼ cup strawberry jam
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Galette dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• ½ cup ice water
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¼ cup coarse sugar like turbinado or demerara

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix strawberries, jam, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
3. In a food processor, add flour, sugar, salt and butter. Pulse until the butter is in pieces no larger than a pea. Slowly stream in the water and pulse just until the dough comes together. Remove from the food processor and form into a ball. Cut into 4 even pieces and flatten into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Once the dough has rested, lightly flour a clean surface and roll each disc into an 8-inch circle. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking tray; two per sheet.
5. Divide the strawberry filling evenly between doughs, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges toward the center, slightly overlapping on each fold while covering a small portion of the strawberry filling.
6. Brush the folded edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 
7. Bake for 25 – 35 minutes or until the crust is golden and fruit is bubbling. Serve warm or at room temperature.
8. Top with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Source: CanadasFoodIsland.ca  🍓