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A rustic galette dessert featuring tangy rhubarb layered on a fragrant orange-scented frangipane, nestled on a flaky puff pastry crust. Quick to prepare using pantry staples and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 eggs, divided
  • 1/4 cup raw cane sugar
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or orange extract
  • 1/2 cup finely ground almonds
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 16 thin rhubarb stalks

Instructions

  1. Roll out puff pastry to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Trim a 1/4-inch strip off all around the pastry edges.
  3. Whisk one egg with a splash of water and brush the egg wash along the pastry’s edges.
  4. Press the trimmed strips onto the egg wash around the border to create a raised crust rim.
  5. Chill the pastry in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to preheat.
  7. Rub the orange zest into the sugar to release oils.
  8. Beat the softened butter into the zest-sugar mixture until light and creamy.
  9. Beat in the second egg and almond or orange extract until combined.
  10. Fold in the ground almonds, flour, and salt until smooth and spreadable, forming the frangipane.
  11. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw completely and drain; slice thick stalks lengthwise; pat all rhubarb dry.
  12. Spread the frangipane evenly over the center of the chilled pastry, leaving the border clear.
  13. Lay rhubarb stalks in a single layer or slightly overlapped over the frangipane and tuck edges into the filling.
  14. Lightly brush the rhubarb with maple syrup for sweetness.
  15. Bake the galette on the middle oven rack for 30–45 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and frangipane slightly browned.
  16. Let the galette cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Keep both the puff pastry and frangipane cold until baking to help pastry puff and brown beautifully., Slice thick rhubarb stalks lengthwise for even cooking and flexibility., Pat rhubarb dry to avoid soggy crust; thaw and drain frozen rhubarb fully., Rubbing orange zest into sugar enhances citrus flavor in frangipane., Baking on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone yields crisper bottom crust., Watch the galette closely near end of baking to achieve golden crust rather than relying solely on time., Store ground almonds in freezer or cool, dry place to maintain freshness., For variations, swap rhubarb for strawberries, raspberries, cherries or berry mixes, adjust maple syrup accordingly., Use lemon zest and lemon extract instead of orange for different citrus flavor., Almond flour or finely chopped toasted almonds can substitute ground almonds., Homemade crust with butter and yogurt can replace puff pastry., Cut pastry into smaller rounds for mini galettes that bake faster., Store galette loosely covered at room temperature up to 24 hours or refrigerated up to 3 days, re-crisp in oven before serving., Freeze unbaked assembled galette up to 1 month; bake from frozen adding 10-15 minutes to bake time., Frozen baked galette can be kept frozen up to 2 months with some texture changes after thawing., Reheat slices at 350°F (175°C) for 8-12 minutes or in air fryer at 320°F for a few minutes for crispiness.

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