Ground cherries have been cultivated for centuries. Native Americans used them for both food and medicinal purposes. They are nutritious and offer several health benefits. These include boosting the immune system, improving skin health, and providing anti-inflammatory properties. Eat them fresh, add them to salads, and make them into jam, jellies, or pies. Use them as a unique topping for desserts. These beauties are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients. Ground Cherries are a delightful and versatile fruit that add a special touch to various dishes.
What is a Galette?
A galette is a rustic, free-form pastry that originates from France. There are both savory and sweet versions. This tart is known for its simple, unpretentious presentation. “Galette” comes from the French word for “flat cake.” Galettes have a long tradition in French cuisine, often associated with regional and rustic cooking. A galette is made by rolling out a single piece of dough and adding a filling in the center. Then fold the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the center exposed. This creates a flat, round, and open-faced tart. 
My peach-only version was so covered in peaches, you could not see the cream filling. The fruit is more sparingly this time. Either way, this is a winner. The crust is sticky to work with but wonderful in taste.
Peach Ground Cherry Galette
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups spelt flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- extra flour for rolling out the dough
For the filling:
- 2 medium-large ripe peaches
- 1 1/2 cups ground cherry tomatoes
- 1 egg separated
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- brown sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Make the Crust:
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Pulse the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until combined.
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Add the butter and pulse until a dough forms.
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Add the water and pulse once more until incorporated.
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Wrap dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Create the filling:
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De-husk the ground cherries and slice the peaches. Set aside.
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Mix the cheese, sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, extract, and cognac.
Assemble the galette:
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll the crust dough out on a floured surface.
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Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Spread the cream over the top leaving a 1-inch border.
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Pinch the border to form a crust and brush it with the egg white.
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Arrange the fruit on top.
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Sprinkle brown sugar over the entire galette including the crust.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust has browned and caramelized.
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Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Slice & Serve.
Like this Peach Ground Cherry Galette? Also, check out some of these other recipes:
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2 comments
I've never ever had ground cherries. I'd never even heard of them until earlier this year! I wonder how long it will take for them to arrive in Wichita…
Brown sugar, cinnamon, almond extract and cognac? Sounds delicious!
I made a spelt tart crust the other day and sticky is RIGHT! This looks delicious though…a perfect use of those peaches!