I love making berry desserts in the Summer because they are in peak season and a fresh healthy alternative to cakes and cookies during the holidays. This Strawberry Jam Galette is one of my absolute favs..it’s super easy and simple, extra delicious, and a gorgeous addition to your July 4th holiday table at that!
It’s made with a flaky whole wheat pastry dough, fresh strawberries (I love Driscoll’s berries!), strawberry jam, a touch of agave and vanilla, some lemon juice and zest, topped with fresh torn mint leaves. You can use any berries you like or a combination of your favs to make it your own. Swap out the strawberry jam if you like to add another layer of flavor, like blueberry or raspberry jam. Serve topped with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for the ultimate Summer berry dessert. Maybe throw a few chopped pistachios or slivered almonds on top too for extra crunch.
I’ve also provided options for making this #lowcarb and/or #glutenfree in the recipe (swapping out Stevia, Swerve Brown Sugar and Nectevia agave nectar for honey and sugar, using sugar-free jam, and swapping xanthan gum for cornstarch, and serving with low-sugar or homemade sugar-free whipped cream or #keto ice cream.
Enjoy and Happy July 4th!
This Strawberry Jam Galette is one of my absolute favs..it's super easy and simple, extra delicious, and a gorgeous addition to your July 4th holiday table at that!
It's made with a flaky whole wheat pastry dough, fresh strawberries (I love Driscoll's berries!), strawberry jam, a touch of agave and vanilla, lemon juice and zest, topped with fresh torn mint leaves, vanilla ice cream and/or fresh whipped cream. Enjoy and Happy 4th!
Ingredients
- Crust
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or 1 teaspoon stevia)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup ice water
- Berry Jam Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup honey or Nectevia agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam (low sugar or sugar-free if desired)
- 1 egg, beaten or 2 tablespoons milk (for crust)
- 1-2 tablespoons coarse brown sugar (for crust, optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, for serving
- Vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the butter into small chunks and place in a food processor and slowly pulse together with the flour, sugar (or stevia), and salt until barely combined with a few chunks of butter. Slowly add in ice water until a shaggy dough forms. (You can also do tis with your hands or a pastry cutter if you prefer).
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute. Cover it with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour while you prepare the filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, Nectevia syrup (or honey), xanthan gum (or cornstarch), vanilla, lemon juice and zest.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- When the crust is chilled, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll out the dough into a large circle about 1/4 inch thick,
- Spread the dough with strawberry jam, leaving a 3-inch border around the edge. Arrange the cut strawberries over the dough in an even layer, mounding up slightly in the center.
- Fold edges of dough up and over fruit, pleating as needed and being careful that folded edge of dough doesn’t tear (if it does, patch with dough scraps and pinch to seal).
- Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg or milk and and sprinkle the crust with some coarse brown sugar (if desired). Place galette in the fridge to cool and firm up for about 15 minutes.
- Place galette in oven and reduce heat to 375°. Bake, rotating halfway through, until crust is golden brown, berries are softened, and juices are bubbling, 45–50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool 1-2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Notes
You can use any berries you like or a combination of your favs to make it your own. Swap out the strawberry jam if you like to add another layer of flavor, like blueberry or raspberry jam. Serve topped with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for the ultimate Summer berry dessert. Maybe throw a few chopped pistachios or slivered almonds on top too for extra crunch.
I've also provided options for making this #lowcarb and/or #glutenfree in the recipe (swapping out Stevia, Swerve Brown Sugar and Nectevia agave nectar for honey or sugar, using sugar-free jam, and swapping xanthan gum for cornstarch, and low-sugar or sugar-free whipped cream or #keto ice cream.
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links to more #July4 recipes
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other berry dessert recipes you may enjoy
