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Cherry Bakewell Galette is soft, almondy and bursting with fresh, juicy fruit. Oh, and it is lower in carbohydrates than the original bakewell tart, but just as delicious.
Cherries are without doubt my favourite fruit. Of course I adore these crisp and juicy crimson fruits as they are: A whole punnet can disappear before I’ve even unpacked the groceries. But sometimes it’s fun to pop them in desserts and salads. So, for this month of August, when Scottish cherries are plentiful, I’m doing both.
This cherry bakewell galette is my unfussy and lower-carbohydrate nod to the classic bakewell tart. It is both more rustic and more subtle than the latter. In my more modern iteration sweetness is kept to a minimum, letting real cherries rather than jam take centre stage. Every mouthful brings a delicious pop of cherry sweetness.
A take on a classic
A traditional bakewell tart is a completely different thing to what you see here. A trad one has a crisp shortcrust base beneath layers of jam and frangipane – a thick, sweet almond cream. And a cherry bakewell is usually a more petite, two-bite version, but covered in fondant and topped with a glace cherry. If you are like me, this kind of sweet is just far too sweet.
My cherry bakewell galette recipe came off the back of a craving. I was kindly asked by the exceptional Scottish brand, Scotty Brand, to create a recipe for a new product line of theirs – cherries. At first it was going to be something savoury, but I had been hankering for a sweet treat, so happily plumped for this cherry studded galette. It was a delight to test, I can tell you!
Scotty Brand cherries
Up until about a month ago on Twitter I didn’t know that we grow cherries in Scotland. Soft fruits, yes. Scottish soft fruits are utterly heavenly. The best on the planet. Our long summer days, occasional rain (!) and cool nights make for extraordinary soft fruit. But I saw a photo on Twitter of a friend’s Edinburgh cherry tree and I was like, “What!! We grow cherries??” And she sent a snap of a bowl of gloriously red shiny fruits in a bowl.
Serendipitously, Scotty Brand emailed the next week about their own cherries. I can’t remember ever replying so quickly to an email. Soon I was in possession of several punnets of raspberries, strawberries, Ayrshire new potatoes and cherries. Suffice it to say, these didn’t last long in my kitchen! I’ve long been a fan of their soft fruits and potatoes. They are really the best.
And these cherries are no exception.
Cherries in Scotland – a new and growing market
Scotty Brand cherries are a variety called Sweetheart, which produces large, sweet and crunchy fruit. They are grown for the company by Peter Marshall & Co at West Jordanstone Farm and Muirton Farm, close to Alyth, Perthshire – about an hour and a half up the road from me. The incredibly fertile lands of Perthshire, combined with the long summer days in Scotland, are perfect growing conditions for a range of produce.
The Scottish cherry growing season is perfectly timed to complement the global market. A slightly colder climate in Scotland means Scottish cherries are ready from late July, slightly later than the English season which usually finishes in August, and before other global cherry markets start to produce in great volumes. I’ve tasted cherries from many countries in my years and, hand on heart, these are the best we’ve eaten. Just so incredibly crisp, juicy, sweet, with an intensely cherry taste and aroma. An exceptional fruit.
Find Scotty Brand cherries exclusively at Asda stores.
Cherry nutrition
As for their nutrients, they are quite the powerhouse. High in vitamin C, just one cup – about 21 cherries – will give you 15% of your daily needs for only about 100 calories (not that we should mind calories that much). They are also a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols, helping the body to fight inflammation and decrease oxidative stress. Specifically, studies indicate that cherries of all kinds may help with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, exercise recovery, blood pressure, arthritis and sleep.
What you need to make cherry bakewell galette
Almond flour
Butter
Egg yolk
Xanthan gum or cornflour (xanthan gum is great for low-carb bakes)
Granulated erythritol or granulated sugar
Coconut flour – this helps stabilise the dough
Scotty Brand cherries – pitted
Lemon juice
Almond extract
Making the cherry galette
While the recipe is straight-forward to make, the handling of the dough is very different to a flour-based dough. So don’t be alarmed. It feels outwardly kind of oily, and will roll out with absolutely no give at all. You are more or less just pressing it out. And it will crack at the edges. These craggy bits can be neatened up with a knife or pinched closed if you wish. You can see from my images that I didn’t bother with that. Regardless of the cracks and imperfections, it is a cracking thing to bake and eat. So don’t be scared to don an apron – or pinny, as we say up here in Scotland – and grab your rolling pin. This is a great dessert for the whole family.
Other cherry recipes on Food To Glow
Cherry and Cream Cheese Phyllo Hand Pies (above)
Probiotic Oat Pancakes with Cherry Sauce
Thai Fruit Salad with Cherries
Cherry, Pistachio and Pea Shoot Salad with Peach Vinaigrette
Bircher-Style Granola with Berry-Cherry Compote
And I will have a savoury, protein-packed salad with cherries very soon.
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Cherry Bakewell Galette (low-carb)
A reimagining of the classic bakewell tart as a low carb, fuss-free dessert using whole Scottish cherries. This has a soft texture, and is not too sweet.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 240 g almond flour
- 1 tsp xanthan gum or cornstarch
- 1.5 tbsp coconut flour
- 2.5 tbsp granulated erythritol or 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 40 g good butter chopped and cold
- 1 large egg yolk extra large in US
- 30 ml ice-cold water
- .5 tsp pure almond extract optional
Filling
- 500 g sweet cherries de-stoned
- 2 tbsp granulated erythritol or 1.5 granulated sugar
- 1/3 tsp xanthan gum or 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Add the almond flour to the bowl of your food processor along with the xanthan gum, coconut flour, and granulated erythritol. Blend briefly. Add the cold chopped butter and pulse until the mixture is nubbly rather than fully mixed. Add the egg yolk and cold water, blending until it balls up against the side of the bowl. If it doesn't ball up it probably means that the almond flour has a higher fat content. Don't worry.
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Lay the dough on a piece of cling film and pat into a thick disk. Wrap and chill in the freezer for half an hour, or the fridge for as long a you wish - up to three days.
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Turn the oven to 140 C fan/325 F. Place the rack in the centre.
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Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. Do this as evenly as you can, to about a 31-36 cm. The dough will be raggedy at the edges. You can pretty it by cutting off sticking out bits with a knife, or pinching closed. Slide the bottom sheet and the dough onto a flat baking tray - it may hang over, but you will be folding up the dough so this shouldn't be an issue.
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Toss the de-stoned cherries with the xanthan gum, erythritol and lemon juice.
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Spoon the cherries into the centre of the dough, trying to keep them away from the edge - leave up to 5cm free edge. Using the parchment paper, pull the edges of the dough over the outer cherries. Carry on all the way around. You will see that it cracks. Just gently press it together as best you can, or smooth gently with the side of a dinner knife. But remember: this is supposed to be rustic. No points for neatness!
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Place the tray in the centre of the oven and bake the galette for 40-50 minutes. It won't do any harm for it be cooked a bit longer as it won't really crisp up as such. But it shouldn't burn.
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Let the bakewell cherry galette cool on a rack until barely warm before cutting into slices and serving. This is fantastic with something with a bit of acidity, such as crème fraîche, quark or thick yogurt.
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Cover and store at a cool room temperature or in the fridge for 2 days
Recipe Notes
This is a soft rather than crisp dough, making it suitable for those with difficulties eating more challenging textures.
You can use half toasted pecan flour and half almond flour, leaving out the almond extract, for a slightly different taste.
To make a crisper dough, take out 50 grams of the almond flour and replace with plain flour. This will increase the carbohydrate values.
You may spice up the dough. A 1/4 tsp each of cinnamon and cardamom is magical.
Use any stone fruit or berries that you like, such as apricots, plums or blueberries.
Thats a beautiful galette! Love that its low carb and baked with Almond flour.
Scotty cherries are delicious and this galette is soooo delicious with this nutty crust. Brilliant
Where can I buy those delicious Scotty cherries? They look so big and juicy.
Wow, just beautiful. How delicious looking, perfect summer sweet!
Oooh. I’m going to try this. And you’ve reminded me about planting that cherry tree too! Looks amazing. Thanks, as ever, for the inspiration.
So beautiful – I bet it is so tasty with the use of almond flour.
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I have to admit to having made a few traditional bakewells this summer (probs why my jeans a feeling tight) as I really love that flavour combo so I will really enjoy trying this healthier option. I will look out for Scotty cherries, how lovely getting local ones. Mum has a fruiting cherry in her garden but its got so tall its hard to pick the cherries now!
Oh my word Kellie – this was delicious. I love your recipes, just my sort of food and with this you have reached new heights. Made yesterday with plums from the garden and a handful of raspberries – thank you we all loved it here!
Oh, yay! I’m so glad you like it, Jennie. And that it worked for you. I”m so glad you made it your own, using what you had from the garden. This makes me so happy! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback on the recipe. This – and hitting the star rating button in the recipe card – really helps others find the recipe on Google 🙂