Simple Fruit Galette with Mascarpone Cream

This Summer Olivia, RDN, and I had fun presenting seasonal fare from our local farmer's markets in the Verdant Teaching Kitchen. Here is one recipe that could be used any time of the year with whatever fruit is available. Enjoy!   ~Megan  

Simple Fruit Galette 
Makes 8 servings
 
3 medium Nectarines (or equivalent amount of another fruit, such as apples, peaches, cherries, berries or plums)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 rounded Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cardamom
 
Pastry Crust:
1-cup flour
2 Tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 Tbsp ice cold water
 
Instructions:
Combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter in food processor and pulse until butter is smaller than the size of a pea.
Add water and pulse until ingredients form into dough.
Turn over dough into plastic wrap, form a ball and wrap tightly. 
​Refrigerate for 1 hour.
 
Preheat oven to 450 F
Slice nectarines thinly off the pit and place in a large bowl
Add cornstarch, brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom; toss until evenly coated
Pour contents in skillet with a non-stick coating and cook until sugar is caramelized and fruit is tender
Remove from heat and set aside
Place dough between two pieces of parchment paper, lightly floured
Roll out dough evenly, or to approximately 12-13 inches in diameter
Place dough, with parchment paper, on cookie sheet
Peel top paper off and pour fruit filling in the center
Spread evenly, leaving a 2 inch space around the edge
Fold outer crust over filling

Bake for 20-25 min or until golden brown
Enjoy!
 
Nutrition per serving: 345 calories; 12g fat; 2.4g protein; 25g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 154mg sodium


Mascarpone Cream
Make about 8 – 2 Tbsp servings
 
½ cup Mascarpone
½ cup Heavy Cream
3 Tbsp Powdered sugar
1 tsp Almond Extract
 
Instructions:
Combine mascarpone and heavy cream and whip
Add powdered sugar and almond extract just before stiff peaks begin to form
*Watch carefully to not over whip*
 
Nutrition per Serving: 98 calories; 9g fat; 1g protein; 3g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 10mg sodium

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