Take the pressure out of pie making with this easy Raspberry Galette which can be made with fresh or frozen raspberries. This is a straightforward recipe that looks impressive but is super simple to prepare and bake. Simply fill a store bought or home made pie crust with raspberries before baking in a hot oven.
There is nothing more joyful than a slice of warm fruit pie served straight from the oven, topped with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice-cream. But don't worry, you definitely don't have to be a pastry chef to make this simple rustic raspberry pie.
There is no need to line a tricky pie pan. Simply roll out the pastry, add the fruit filling, and fold the edges over.
By roasting the fruit in the oven, the raspberries take on an intense deep flavor and sweetness.
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- Why You'll Love This Rustic Pie
- Raspberry Galette Ingredients
- How to Make Raspberry Galette - Step-By-Step
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Variations & Substitutions for Fruit Galettes
- Tips & Tricks For Making this Rustic Raspberry Pie
- How To Serve Raspberry Pie?
- How to Store Raspberry Galette
- How to Reheat Raspberry Galette
- How to Freeze Raspberry Galette
- Pin This Raspberry Galette Recipe For Later
- What Do You Think?!
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- Raspberry Galette
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Why You'll Love This Rustic Pie
- The beauty of a galette recipe is that it's just so easy to make.
- This perfect dessert contains 5 ingredients and requires only 15 minutes hands on prep time.
- Save even more time and use ready made pie dough.
- You can also use frozen raspberries for convenience - they are also often less expensive to buy.
- This is great for baking with kids. You can get them to roll out the pastry and fill the pie.
- For a gluten free galette, swap your regular pie crust for a gluten free alternative.
- Try some of my other favorite easy dessert recipes:
Raspberry Galette Ingredients
Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.
Pie Crust - For ease I use store-bought pie crust dough to make this pie. I recommend Pillsbury Pie Crusts. If in the UK I recommend using Jus-rol Ready Rolled Pastry Sheets, or you could substitute a ready baked pastry case.
If you prefer making your own pastry then this recipe shows you how to make Easy All-Butter Flaky Crust.
Raspberries - You can use either fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries, both will work! There's no need to thaw them first for this recipe.
Cornstarch - I use cornstarch to thicken the raspberry filling, which helps to stop the raspberries from being too watery and bleeding into the pastry. You can also use all-purpose flour, arrowroot powder, potato starch or rice flour.
Sugar - I've used granulated sugar, but you can use turbinado sugar (demerara sugar) or light brown sugar if you prefer.
How to Make Raspberry Galette - Step-By-Step
Find the full printable recipe card below.
Combine raspberries with the cornstarch and half the sugar in a large bowl.
Unroll or roll out your pastry with a rolling pin onto a lightly floured surface into a circle around 9 inches/23cm. Lay it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Add the raspberry mixture to the center of the dough with a slotted spoon. Leave a 2-inch border around the edge of the dough.
Fold the galette dough up and over the raspberries around the edge to make a border. It doesn't need to be pretty - this is meant to be a rustic pie!
With a pastry brush, brush the pie edges with milk (or an egg wash) and shake the remaining sugar over the raspberries and pie crust.
Bake the galette for 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender. Remove from the oven and serve warm!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a pie and a galette?
A pie can be sweet or savory and comprises a pie crust with a filling. Pastry is used to line a pie dish which can have shallow or high sides. Pies can be open topped, or have a pastry top.
A galette is a rustic French dessert - a circle of pastry with a often with a fresh fruit filling (though they can also be savory). The fruit is placed in the center of the pastry circle and the outer edges of the pastry are folded over the fruit before it is baked in the oven. There is less form to a galette than a pie or tart.
How can you fix cracked pie crust?
Firstly, if you have a little extra leftover dough, you can use that to patch up any cracks or holes in the pastry crust.
If you don't have extra dough, combine 2 parts of all purpose flour with 1 part butter (and ½ teaspoon of powdered sugar if making a sweet pie crust), and knead into a dough like consistency. You can then use this to patch up any cracks or holes in the pie crust.
How do you thicken fruit filling for pie?
My preferred thickener for fruit filling is cornstarch as you can use less of it than with other ingredients (plus it's also gluten free). However, you can also thicken pie filling with all-purpose flour, arrowroot powder, potato starch, tapioca starch, or rice flour.
Can I make the apricot pie dough in advance?
Yes! If you are making homemade pie crust, you can wrap the dough disc tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. If frozen, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling it out. You can also assemble the entire unbaked pie, freeze it flat on the baking sheet for an hour, wrap it tightly, and bake it straight from the freezer (just add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time).
Are frozen raspberries as good as fresh for this pie?
Yes, frozen raspberries are great for a raspberry galette recipe. There’s no need to thaw them first — simply toss the frozen berries with the sugar and cornstarch before adding them to the pastry. Using them straight from frozen helps prevent the filling from becoming too watery. Frozen raspberries may release a little more juice as they bake, so you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch to help thicken the filling and keep the galette crisp and delicious. This makes raspberry galette a great dessert to enjoy year-round, even when fresh raspberries aren’t in season.
Can I bake a galette directly on a regular baking sheet?
It is highly recommended to bake your galette on a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat placed on top of your baking sheet. Because apricots release natural sugars that caramelize and bubble during baking, any juice that escapes can stick to a bare pan, making the pie incredibly difficult to remove without breaking the delicate crust. Parchment paper ensures a completely non-stick surface and makes clean-up effortless.
Variations & Substitutions for Fruit Galettes
- Make a peach and raspberry Galette by adding some sliced stone fruit.
- I've used shortcrust pastry, but you can easily make a raspberry galette with puff pastry.
- Did you know you can even make a galette with raspberry jam in a pinch? Just spread it across your pie crust and bake. Delicious!
- For a different twist add some grated dark chocolate to the top of the pie when baked.
- You can also make a savory galette with butternut squash or mushrooms.
- I've used milk to glaze the pie dough but you could also use an egg wash with a beaten egg for a richer glaze
Tips & Tricks For Making this Rustic Raspberry Pie
- Fresh or frozen berries work best in this rustic fruit pie. I don't recommend using canned raspberries as they are full of water and can make the pastry bottom soggy.
- Make sure that the pastry is really golden brown before removing from the oven.
- Don't worry at all if the pie looks rustic - that is how it's supposed to look!
How To Serve Raspberry Pie?
My favorite way to serve this delicious pie is warm, straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You could also serve it with whipped cream - or if you are in the UK, homemade custard!
How to Store Raspberry Galette
Once cooled, cover the raspberry galette tightly or transfer it to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keeping it chilled helps maintain the freshness of the fruit filling.
How to Reheat Raspberry Galette
Raspberry galette is easy to reheat and tastes delicious warmed through. For the best results, place the galette on a baking tray and warm in a 350ºF oven for 10–15 minutes until the pastry is crisp and the filling is heated through.
You can also reheat individual slices in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, but the crust may soften slightly.
How to Freeze Raspberry Galette
To freeze, allow the raspberry galette to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil or place it in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, place the galette on a baking tray and bake in a 400ºF oven for 20–30 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and the filling is hot all the way through.
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Raspberry Galette
Ingredients
For The Pie
- 4 cups Raspberries - fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Sugar - divided
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (Plain Flour) - for dusting the countertop
- 1 x 9" Pie Crust Dough - homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp Milk - any
Instructions
To Make The Pie
- Preheat the oven to 400°f | 200°c | 180°c fan | gas mark 7.
- Toss the raspberries with the cornstarch and half the sugar in a large bowl.
- Dust the countertop with a scattering of flour.
- Unroll or roll out your pastry into a circle around 9 inches/23cm. Lay it on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Leaving a 2 inch border, around the edge of the pie dough, add the raspberry mixture to the center of the dough.
- Fold the pastry up and over the raspberries around the edge to make a border. It doesn't need to be pretty - this is meant to be a rustic pie!
- Brush the pastry edges with milk and shake the remaining sugar over the raspberries and pie crust.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm!
Elizabeth S says
This was so easy but so good! I used my homemade vodka butter pie crust. I will definitely make this again. I think I will try it with a blend of berries.
Jo Keohane says
Thank you Elizabeth - so glad you enjoyed this.
Addison says
This galette was such a stunning dessert! Everyone loved the raspberry filling.
Jo Keohane says
Glad it was a hit! Thanks so much.
Devy says
I love any dessert made with raspberry. And this galette is just one of them. It was so easy to make yet it was so delicious that my kids and I finished it in a day.
Jo Keohane says
So happy they liked it! Thank you for your comment.
Jo Keohane says
Me too! Glad you enjoyed!
Sharon says
This was so yummy! I loved how easy it was to make. My young niece helped and she really enjoyed being a part of the process. We will make it again for sure! Thanks 🙂
Jo Keohane says
That's awesome. Thank you for your comment!
Amanda says
I LOVE this galette! The raspberry filing had the perfect touch of sweetness, and it was so easy to make. Perfect spring dessert.
Jo Keohane says
Thank you for your lovely comment!