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Huckleberry Galette

Rustic Huckleberry Galette

A rustic, free-form tart that celebrates the bold, tart-sweet flavor of huckleberries. Buttery flaky crust, juicy bubbling berry filling, and a perfectly imperfect shape make this the ultimate lazy baker’s dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine Northwest, Rustic
Servings 8 slices
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract (optional)
  • 1 beaten egg (for crust wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, just until dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss huckleberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, and optional extract. Keep berries whole, avoid overmixing.
  • Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment. Pile berry filling in the center, leaving a 3-inch border. Fold edges up and over, pleating as needed.
  • Brush folded edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden, bakery-style finish.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake 25–30 minutes more, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  • Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use frozen huckleberries straight from the freezer (don’t thaw) to prevent excess bleeding. Brush crust with egg and sugar for shine and crunch. Leftovers keep covered at room temperature for 2–3 days, or freeze slices up to 3 months. Reheat in oven before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
Keyword huckleberry dessert, huckleberry galette, lazy pie, rustic tart
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