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The Best Gluten Free Plum Galette

Published: Jun 15, 2020 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Everything about this gluten free plum galette recipe is incredible. Flaky crust filled with succulent ripe plums in the center. This stunning summer dessert is rustic, full of character, and loaded with flavor.

Stone fruits are the perfect summer fruit and this galette recipe features them in a delicious way!

a front on view of a slice of plum galette on a wooden plate.
Jump to:
  • What is a galette?
  • Ingredient notes:
  • Recipe step by step directions:
  • Variations:
  • Tips and Recipe FAQ:
  • More gluten free pie recipes to try:
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As you may remember, we have a terrific plum tree that is actually producing fruit this summer! You can imagine how excited we were when we realized we were going to have an amazing abundance of fresh plums.

The fact that we can go into our own backyard and reap the reward of fresh fruit is beyond terrific. Check out this awesome gluten free upside-down plum cake for more plum inspiration!

The Fearless Dining household loves to have some delicious gluten free desserts from time to time. But we wouldn’t be able to have so many choices if it wasn’t for all the practicing and failing I have done along the way.

Homegrown juicy plums steal the show of this amazing fruit galette. There is just something so fantastic about a sweet fruit filling with a perfectly baked galette crust. If you love plums as much as I do, check out this incredible plumb sorbet recipe too!

The top view of a slice of plum galette on a wooden plate. The rest of the galette is next to the plate.

The foundation of this recipe starts with my popular gluten free pie crust recipe. It is flaky and light, and is the perfect vessel for these ripe juicy plums. You can also use apricots or peaches if you prefer to use a different stone fruit.

What is a galette?

A galette is known as a “flat cake.” Basically, it has a flaky and delicious pie crust that is filled with fruit or savory filling. The edges are more rough and rustic and it makes a beautiful dessertt.

The top view of a whole gluten free plum galette on a piece of parchment paper.

Ingredient notes:

  • Plums - You can use any type of plum...Italian, red, purple, etc.
  • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  • Butter - You can use vegan butter if you would like this galette to be dairy free.

Recipe step by step directions:

A bowl of chopped plums with brown sugar and corn starch.

Step 1: Slice your plums into long sections. Add them to a bowl and add brown sugar and corn starch. Note you can substitute tapioca or arrowroot starch for the corn starch. Mix well.

cutting butter into flour

Step 2: Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender. Add the lemon juice, water, and egg and mix into a dough.

a flattened pie crust after rolling it out on wax paper.

Step 3: Make your pie crust and roll it to a ¼ inch thickness.

plum mixture on top of a bottom round pie crust. The crust is ready to fold up over the outer edge of the fruit pile.

Step 4: Pour your plum mixture into the center of the pie crust dough.

The galette with the pie crust folded over some of the fruit and ready to bake.

Step 5: fold the pie crust over the fruit so that it makes a ring around the fruit. Press gently to seal the folds.

Step 6: Brush the outside of the crust with egg white. Optional: Sprinkle the crust with coarse sugar.

Step 7: Bake the galette at 350º F for 30 minutes, or until the outside is golden and the fruit is softened. Serve warm or cold.

a slice of plum galette with a  scoop of vanilla ice cream on top
Serve topped with vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.

Variations:

Eat this plum galette exactly how I have written it and I promise you are going to love it! If you don’t have access to plums or you want to try some other ideas, here are a few:

  • Sliced Almonds - Add some slivered almonds to the crust. You can even sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar on them. 
  • Peaches - Include some peaches with the plums, they are a fun combination. 
  • Berries - Mix in a few berries, like blackberry, raspberry, or blueberries with the plums. 

If you love this gluten free plum galette recipe, you should taste these delicious fruit galettes:

  • Honey Apple Gluten Free Galette
  • Gluten Free Black Grape Galettes

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can a galette be made ahead?

Yes, you can make a galette ahead of time if you want to. Typically, a gluten free galette will last around 2-3 days. It’s best to keep the galette in a cool, dry place, like the refrigerator. There are no preservatives, so it won’t last as long as a traditional galette.

Can you freeze a galette?

Yes, you can freeze this gluten free galette either before or after you bake it. No matter what, you need to double wrap it in plastic wrap, then freeze it in a storage container or freezer bag. When you are ready to serve or bake it, you should let it sit in the fridge until it’s defrosted - bake as directed once it’s thawed.

Can you double the crust recipe and make a whole pie?

You can easily double the gluten free pie crust recipe and make a top crust for a pie.

How do you prevent the galette from getting soggy?

To prevent this galette from getting soggy, I sprinkles a tiny bit of gluten free flour onto the pie crust as I rolled it flat. This adds a little bit of a barrier for the fruit

How long will it keep?

This dessert will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Top close up view of a slice of plum galette with a fork.

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    Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie (aka Derby Pie)
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    Easy Creamy Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie
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    The Best Gluten Free Apple Dumplings
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The Best Gluten Free Plum Galette

Sandi Gaertner
This is going to become your favorite new dessert. This delicious gluten free plum galette is filled with ripe plums that are nestled in a flaky gluten free pie crust.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water

For the filling:

  • 2 cups chopped ripe plums
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch see note

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In a large bowl, add your gluten free flour and salt and whisk to blend.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender.
  • Add the lemon juice, water, and one egg to a bowl and whisk. Add this to the flour-butter mixture and work with your hands into a dough ball.
  • Roll the dough on wax paper to ¼ inch thickness.
  • Cut up your plums and throw the pits away.
  • Put the plums in a bowl and add the sugar, lemon juice, and starch. Mix well.
  • Pour the plum mixture onto the flat crust.
  • Fold the edges up around the fruit.
  • Brush the crust with egg white.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  1. You can substitute arrowroot or tapioca starch for cornstarch.
  2. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend in this recipe. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  3. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  4. You can use any fruit or berries in this recipe.
  5. Optional: after you brush egg white on the crust, add coarse sugar.
  6. This gluten free plum galette will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jenni

    June 18, 2020 at 8:47 am

    I love a good galette--can't wait for plums here to make this! And thank you for testing with more than 1 gf blend. I can't imagine how difficult it is to write for a gluten-free audience when there are so many different blends available that all behave a bit differently from each other. You're a rock star!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 18, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Wow, thank you so much Jenni 🙂

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  2. Sandra Amos

    June 16, 2020 at 4:18 am

    Re the pastry method you don't mention the egg, water and lemon juice. I assume the egg and juice go in first then bind together with water as for most shortcrust pastry?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 17, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Thank you for your note. I added that language in for clarification.

      Reply
  3. Beth

    June 15, 2020 at 10:17 am

    I love these kinds of summer recipes - they make me so happy. This is simple and yet so satisfying to share and eat. Love this recipe!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 17, 2020 at 9:57 am

      I am so glad you like this recipe. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply

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