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Gluten Free Mirabelle Galette Recipe

Although this is a recipe for Gluten Free Mirabelle Plum Galette you can easily swap the Mirabelle’s for standard plums. Never the prettiest of bakes but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in taste. If you’re sat there scratching your head asking yourself what exactly is a Mirabelle Plum anyway, I answer that in the next section – lucky you getting all the answers on tap like that!

Gluten Free Mirabelle Galette

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  • What are Mirabelle Plums?
  • Where do Mirabelle’s normally grow in the UK?
  • What other fruits can I use in a Galette?
  • How do you make a Galette?
  • Great toppings for this Mirabelle Plum Galette
  • Other Fruity Recipes you might like to try
  • Gluten Free Mirabelle Plum Galette Recipe
Gluten Free Mirabelle Galette

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What are Mirabelle Plums?

So what are Mirabelle plums and can you eat them? Normally I wouldn’t link to Wikipedia as it’s not always accurate but this link is packed with interesting information about where the Mirabelle originates, where it can now be found in the EU and how it’s harvested.

The Mirabelle is a speciality of the French region of Lorraine, which has an ideal climate and soil composition for the cultivation of this fruit. This region produces 15,000 tons of Mirabelle plums annually, which constitutes 80% of global commercial production.

Wikipedia – mirabelle Plums

So to sum up, the Mirabelle is a fruit bearing tree that originated in France and bears the sweetest little golden and red berry-like plums that many mistake for ornamental plums.

Where do Mirabelle’s normally grow in the UK?

I am seriously so glad you asked because if you didn’t know prepare to have your mind blown. These dainty little plum trees pop up in many rural places. Where I live we have lots. The school nearby have several lining the school playground and we can access them on the outside of the property. We also have a few lining the streets in my ward.

Imagine that, plum trees just sitting there minding their own business.

Many people have no idea the fruits are edible and so every year lots of the fruits are left to fall and rot on pavements and hedgerows. Not me, as soon as I see the trees jewelled with perfect berry shaped fruits I’m there with my poo-bags (best thing for impromptu scrumping).

The bounty you see in the images below are from one dog walk and I could easily have filled 4 bags worth on that occasion.

Gluten Free Mirabelle Galette

What is a Galette?

The answer to this question is a bit more convoluted, however, as usual I’ll reel it in to make things simple. Galette comes from the Norman word Gale or ‘flat cake’ in a round-about way. So we now understand why this is a flat bake.

It gets a little more complicated when you see variations of galette, some sweet, some savoury, some frankly looking like a crepe or pancake.

The answer is in the region the recipe originates from in France. The galette I have recreated here is based on the free from pie-like dessert that seems to be generic across all regions but fillings tend to vary. This style of galette lends itself to having both sweet and savoury fillings.

Another type of galette comes from Bretton and is the pancake or crepe style I mentioned above. Specifically, this galette is made with buckwheat, a naturally gluten free flour rich in fibre (to be Coeliac safe it needs to be certified GF and made/packaged in a gluten free environment).

Finally there is a super posh celebratory galette called the Galette de Rois or King Cake. To me, this resembles a less complicated baklava.

The galette de rois is one of France’s most traditional festive bakes, and while many traditionalists swear by the original recipe, you’ll find more modern recipes include the likes of chocolate, fruit jams and chopped nuts. It’s quite a simple cake to create, but the flavour is incredibly rich and indulgent – perfect for rounding off the end of all that Christmas feasting.

Great British Chefs – The Galette
Gluten Free Mirabelle Galette

What other fruits can I use in a Galette?

What other fruits can you use to make this gluten free galette? The possibilities are endless. What’s your favourite fruit?

The rule of thumb is that the fruit needs to be soft or will become soft on baking. That’s it really. Here are some flavour combinations to get your teeth sunk into;

  • apple and cinnamon
  • blackberry and apple
  • peach and apricot
  • rhubarb and apple with ginger
  • pear and chocolate
  • banana and chocolate

And that’s just off the top of my head, seriously there are no limits. Tell you what, if you try one of the suggestions above or make up you own flavour combination then please do come back and let me know what you used, I’d love to hear about it.

How do you make a Galette?

Making this Mirabelle Plum Galette is super easy. Make up your galette dough, much like a shortcrust pastry. Then once chilled add the washed and stoned fruit, liberally sprinkle with the sugar and ground almond. Finally fold in the edges of the galette dough. No need to follow a design, just fold in the edges and overlap them – that’s it. Said it was simple.

For good measure I hold back a few of the Mirabelle fruits and mush them up a bit with a fork to create a raw jam that can be brushed over the galette to encourage a rich brown glaze.

Great toppings for this Mirabelle Plum Galette

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Gluten Free Mirabelle Plum Galette Recipe

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Gluten Free Mirabelle Plum Galette

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A deliciously simple recipe, perfect for a Mirabelle harvest. Can be made with all variety of soft fruits too. Both gluten free and dairy free plus no egg so this is vegan too. Never the prettiest of bakes but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in taste.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert, Tea Time
Cuisine Dairy Free, French, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • mixing bowl
  • pastry blender
  • set of measuring spoons
  • baking paper
  • slide off baking tray
  • cooling rack
  • silicone spatula
  • silicone pastry brush
  • cherry pitter/stoner
  • rolling pin

Ingredients
  

For the galette dough

  • 250 g gluten free plain flour
  • 100 g butter or butter alternative (I use Flora plant butter)
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 5 tbsp water iced water or as cold as you can make it

For the plum filling

  • 250 g Mirabelle plums or normal plums [see notes for alternative suggestions]
  • 2 tbsp ground almonds
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

Instructions
 

To make the galette dough

  • In a large mixing bowl measure the flour, sugar and butter. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender (I use the latter as hands can be too hot), break the butter down into the flour and sugar to make breadcrumbs.
  • Add the iced water one tablespoon at a time to the crumble mixture. After each addition use a rounded knife (like a butter knife) to cut through the crumble in a figure of eight. This motion brings the crumble together gradually as you keep adding the water.
  • TOP TIP: you are not looking to blend this galette dough as you would pastry. Ideally you want it to be flecked with little lumps of butter.
  • Once the dough has come together and is speckled with butter, gently roll into a ball and pop into the fridge to chill while you prepare your fruit.

To prepare the fruit filling

  • Wash and pat the fruit dry with a tea towel.
  • If using Mirabelle plums you can either cut them in half and pop the tiny cherry-like stones out or, like me, use a cherry stoner.
  • In a little bowl or cup, measure out the caster sugar and ground almonds and give them a little mix to combine.

To make the galette

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C | 180°C fan | 400°F | Gas 5
  • Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and place on a dusted worksurface. Roll out into a dinner plate sized circle. No need to worry about the circle being perfect.
  • TOP TIP: keep the rolling pin well floured. The little speckles of butter may stick to the pin otherwise.
  • Once the dough is rolled out and placed on a prepared baking tray, add the prepared fruit to the centre of the dough with a decent margin, ideally you need to leave 1.5-2 inches of dough around the edges.
    NOTE: Keep a couple of plums back for the final step.
  • Next sprinkle the almond and sugar mix over the fruit.
  • Now you can fold the edge of the dough in towards the middle of the galette. the ends won't meet and you will be left with a hole in the top of the galette exposing the crumbly fruit centre.
  • For a finishing touch I crush the couple of plums I held back with a fork and using a pastry brush I brush the tops of the galette to ensure it turns a beautiful golden colour when baking.
  • Pop into the oven for 35mins until golden brown and the fruit juices have started to run.
  • Once cooked remove from the oven and serve immediately with cream, custard or ice cream or cool and eat at room temperature with cream.

Notes

What other fruits can you use to make this gluten free galette? The possibilities are endless. What’s your favourite fruit?
The rule of thumb is that the fruit needs to be soft or will become soft on baking. That’s it really. Here are some flavour combinations to get your teeth sunk into;
  • apple and cinnamon
  • blackberry and apple
  • peach and apricot
  • rhubarb and apple with ginger
  • pear and chocolate
  • banana and chocolate

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Mirabelle Plum Galette
Amount per Serving
Calories
236
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
81
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
52
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
12
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
420
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Dairy Free, Egg Free, Galette, Gluten Free, Harvest, Plum, Seasonal Fruit, Traditional, Vegan
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  1. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    19/10/2022 at 4:27 pm

    I’ve yet to get my hands on Mirabelles… But I do see them often. It seems they are always just out of reach. So I’ll either have to grow longer arms or keep searching.
    Either way, your galette sounds delicious. I’m on my way!!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/10/2022 at 9:34 am

      They’re natures little jewels, love them so much x

      Reply
  2. Jo Keohane says

    18/10/2022 at 7:16 pm

    Galettes are my kind of low maintenance pie. I also love plums so will definitely give this a go.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/10/2022 at 9:35 am

      I just love that fact they look different every time and there’s no pressure for perfection!

      Reply
  3. nancy says

    18/10/2022 at 7:10 pm

    this plum galette is so wonderful with a little tart and sweet. It was too easy to put together all. thank you

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/10/2022 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Nancy, lovely to read your feedback x

      Reply
  4. Janice says

    18/10/2022 at 7:10 pm

    I love anything made with plums. This looks like the perfect desert.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/10/2022 at 9:37 am

      Even better when Mother Nature provides them for free haha x

      Reply
  5. Choclette says

    18/10/2022 at 4:43 pm

    It may not be pretty, but it looks scrumptious and makes my mouth water. That’s what counts. I only got a handful of plums this year from the neighbours. Lovely indeed, but not enough to make anything with. I await next year’s galette with eager anticipation.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/10/2022 at 9:38 am

      I think this years harvest is a bit hit and miss, some things i though would fail in these extreme heat and drought did well, others were non-existent. Go figure haha.

      Reply

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