This refined sugar free plum & blackberry galette is a perfect way to enjoy the stone fruit and berries of the season. Crispy on the edges, whilst oozing warm fruit juices inside, it’s a perfect treat for the whole family. Enjoy it with (dairy free) yoghurt or ice cream. Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free.
Oh dear, it’s been over a month since I posted a new recipe… The combination of the summer holidays and personal circumstances have kept me away from the blog longer than I anticipated. You know that feeling when you start making something but you’re not doing a good job because your heart is not in it at this particular moment? That was a sign for me to step away from the blog, put the camera down for a short while and take a little break to recompose myself.
It was this rustic plum & blackberry galette that brought me back to my food blog – the recipe turned out too good not to be shared with you, my friend. I must admit, I’m far from being a good baker (baking is too precise for me, I’m more of a ‘let’s throw everything together and see what happens’ kinda person), hence this recipe is really easy and requires no baking skills at all.
I’ve been lucky enough to use plums from my own garden and blackberries from a local farm (it makes me so happy to know where my food comes from, especially in this day & age when we get so many imported foods flown from different parts of the world). If I’m honest, I was very surprised that our plum tree has been so generous this year again, especially after it gifted us with so many plums last year!
Feel free to substitute plums and blackberries with any other stone fruit and berries (make the best of the seasonal fruit and berries where you live).
PLUM & BLACKBERRY GALETTE DOUGH
Just a little note on the dough. You have to make sure you chill the dough for at least 2 hours (or best overnight). Be careful when you handle the dough and don’t panic if it starts breaking off when you’re folding the galette. The beauty of the rustic galette is that it doesn’t have to be perfect – the more rustic, the better! If the dough is breaking off, just pinch it together gently with your fingers.
If you’d like to try some other healthier sweet recipes, check out:
- UPSIDE DOWN BLOOD ORANGE CAKE
- HEALTHY 4-INGREDIENT ENERGY BALLS
- NECTARINE & MANGO SUMMER TART
- HEALTHY BANANA & RASPBERRY LOAF
- HEALTHIER RASPBERRY & RHUBARB CRISP
On this note, I’ll pass you over straight to the recipe. As always, if you make the recipe, I would be over the moon if you dropped a quick comment on the blog.
Thank you so much for popping in. Have a great day and stay healthy.
Healthfully yours,
Tania x
PLUM & BLACKBERRY GALETTE (VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE)
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 ½ cup ground almonds
- 1/3 cup buckwheat flour (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- *½ cup cold coconut oil , finely chopped with a knife
- ¼ cup ice cold water
For the filling:
- 1 cup plums , stones removed, sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- Optional: dairy free ice cream or yoghurt for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, buckwheat flour, cinnamon, sugar and coconut oil. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together. Start adding cold water, a little at a time, until the mixture resembles dough consistency. You might need a little less water, so ensure that you’re adding it slowly until your dough forms a smooth ball. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least an hour or best overnight.
- Whilst the dough is chilling, prepare the filling by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for around 5-7 minutes until the coconut sugar has dissolved and plums have slightly softened. Take off the heat and let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 190C fan.
- When you’re ready to assemble the galette, you have to work quickly in order for the dough not to melt too much. Place the chilled dough on a sheet of greaseproof paper, sprinkle the sheet and rolling pin with a little buckwheat flour and roll the dough into a circle, 1/8 – 1/4 inches thick. If you wish, cut the rough edges with a pastry knife (or I find it easier doing it with a pizza slice). Transfer the dough (along with greaseproof paper) onto a baking tray.
- Scoop the plum & berry mixture into the centre of the galette, leaving 1 ½ inches crust at the edge. Gently fold the edges of the galette upwards. Don’t worry if the dough is starting to break, just pinch it together with your fingers to stop the berry juice from oozing out.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges of the galette are brown and crisp. Serve with a generous dollop of ice cream or yoghurt.
Notes
This is the perfect time for a galette like this. What a great way to sue all those beautiful summer berries!
Thank you so much indeed Jenni!
This looks so delicious, I love the flavors and colors here. My daughter loves to bake so we are going to give this a try! Thank you
Thank you so much Jessie! What a lovely activity to get involved in with your daughter. This is one of my favourite things to do with my 9 year old too:)
galettes are the best! this looks absolutely delicious & pretty. gotta try it
Thank you Rebecca! Let me know how you get on with it:) x
What a beautiful looking dessert. A great way to use up all the blackberries around at the moment.
Thank you Danielle!
This looks so wonderful, I love plums and blackberries. When I was a child I swear plums had to be my go-to fruit, as an adult this looks like the perfect dessert. I love how it looks too, so pretty with the colors from the fruit.
I’m totally with you Heidy. There was something so special about the plums when I was little. I couldn’t stop picking them from my grandma’s tree! Thank you so much for your kind comment.
This galette is right up my alley girl! All the things I love about healthier treats <3
Thank you so much Marie. It’s so good not having to compromise between eating healthy and delicious!
I had no idea what a galette was before this, but it looks delicious! I’m excited to try it!
This looks like a perfect late summer dessert!
Gallette? For me is such a gallette new. I know just the gallettes from buckwheat which are more like a buckwheat crepe. Looks awesome with all the fruits
This looks beautiful and delicious! I’ve never made a gallette before – looks like something I’ll have to try soon!
I love making galettes as they don’t require much ‘baking precision’ when it comes to shaping the dough! The more rustic, the better:) Thank you Mary x
All I can say is YUM! This is definitely a winner. Adding to my list. 🙂
Thank you so much indeed Jen! Hope you get to try it soon:) Have a great day.
Yeah Tania! I made it with some modifications and it was a total hit at home 🙂 I’ll post it next week on Insta and tag you! Thank you so much for this idea!
Oh Nele, you absolutely made my day, my friend! Really loved your version of it and so happy that you enjoyed it too! I’ve bookmarked way too mane recipes from your beautiful blog, so I better hurry up and make them! Have a great day Nele xx
Do you have any recommendations for possibly replacing the buckwheat flour? I have an allergy but would love to make this delicious recipe!
Hi Mattea. Plain flour should work just well. Do let me know if you get to make it x
I have been looking for this perfect recipe from so on and this is perfect. So easy to bake and delicious to eat!!
Thank you so much for your kind words Amritpreet! I hope you enjoyed it x