Description
This Fig and Honey Galette is a stunningly simple yet impressive dessert featuring fresh, thinly sliced figs arranged beautifully on a flaky pie crust, glazed with honey and sprinkled with coarse sugar. Ready in under an hour using only four ingredients, it’s a magical treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 just-unroll-it refrigerated pie crust
Filling & Topping
- ~10 oz small fresh figs, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your galette evenly and achieving a beautifully golden crust.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Unroll the refrigerated pie crust onto a piece of parchment paper placed on a large baking pan, making clean and gentle movements to avoid tearing the dough.
- Arrange the Figs: Starting about 1.5 inches from the edge of the crust, carefully lay thinly sliced figs in concentric overlapping circles, or alternatively from the inside out, aiming for an elegant and visually appealing pattern.
- Fold the Crust Edges: Fold the edge of the pie crust inward so that it just touches the outer ring of figs, creating a rustic border that holds the fruit in place during baking.
- Heat and Prepare the Honey Glaze: Warm the honey in the microwave with 1/2 teaspoon of water for a few seconds to thin it out, then stir thoroughly until smooth and combined for easy brushing.
- Glaze and Sugar the Galette: Using a pastry brush, gently coat the dough and figs with the warmed honey mixture, then sprinkle the coarse sugar evenly over the top to add sweetness and a slight crunch.
- Bake the Galette: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pie crust turns a pleasing golden brown and the figs are tender and caramelized.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the galette from the oven and allow it to set for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the filling sets perfectly.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the galette warm, at room temperature, or chilled from the refrigerator. Optionally serve with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Yields: 8 slices, perfect for sharing with friends or family.
- This galette does not require an egg wash and still achieves a beautiful golden crust.
- Using fresh, ripe figs enhances natural sweetness and flavor.
- Pie crust can be store-bought or homemade, but refrigerated ready-to-use dough saves time.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a different flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: Fig Galette, Honey Dessert, Easy Pie, Rustic Pie, Fresh Fig Recipe, Simple Dessert, Seasonal Fruit Dessert, No Egg Wash
