Apricot and Peach Galette with Almond Paste and Creme Fraiche
- 1/2 cup toasted peeled almonds
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 fresh apricots, pitted and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 2 fresh plums, pitted and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 2 fresh peaches, pitted and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
- 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, finely grind the almonds with the sugar to make a paste.
- Place in a small bowl and mix well with the egg.
- On a lightly floured surface unfold the pastry and roll into a rectangle about 14 by 9-inches.
- Transfer to a buttered large baking sheet and spread the almond paste evenly over the bottom, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
- Fold the dough border over to form an edge.
- Arrange the apricot, plum and peach slices in overlapping rows on top of the paste and sprinkle with the sugar.
- Bake until edges are just golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan combine the jam and cognac and bring to a simmer, stirring, just until the jam is melted.
- Brush the hot galette with the jam and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- To make the creme fraiche garnish, beat together the creme fraiche with the sugar.
- Serve with the galette.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/apricot-and-peach-galette-with-almond-paste-and-creme-fraiche-recipe.html (may not work)