Pie crust, plums, and basil come together in a delicious dessert that is simple to make and easy to enjoy!
If there is one thing in life I wish I didn’t have, it’s a sweet tooth. Why? Because it gets me in trouble! I can easily pass up potato chips or Cheetos, french fries or fast food…..but when it comes to sweets, I’m a lost cause!
It’s always been the case, ever since I was a kid. I remember my mom opening up a big bag of peanut M&M’s and doling them out to us kids….and I remember always wanting just one (or 17) more! I remember pans of brownies sitting on the counter….and cutting just one sliver at a time…..until suddenly an entire row was gone. And as an adult? You name it! Turtle sundaes, cheesecake, Twizzlers Nibs…..they are all my nemesis!
So what’s a girl with a dangerous sweet tooth to do? Well, for one…..only make desserts when absolutely necessary! Like when friends are coming over or we’re celebrating a birthday or I need a new recipe for the blog. In which case I do my best to share a LOT of it with neighbors, friends, or whoever else will take it off my hands!
Or…..just make a lot of desserts with fruit. Because when it’s made with fruit, I don’t feel quite as bad about eating (all of) it! This plum galette is a perfect example. I made it, I tasted it, and I proceeded to eat more than my fair share of it. Because it was THAT good. But it’s okay! How much damage can pie crust, plums, and basil really do….?
Plum & Basil Galette
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 4 plums I used 2 red & 2 black, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 large basil leaves
Instructions
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Unroll pie crust on lightly floured cookie sheet.
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Toss sliced plums with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and ground ginger.
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Spoon onto center of pie crust.
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Fold edges of crust up over plums.
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Chiffonade basil leaves (roll tightly and slice to create ribbons) and arrange on top of plums.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
Julie+@+Tastes+of+Lizzy+T says
I get in a nasty pattern of wanting something sweet, then craving salty and fried…then of course sweet again! 🙂 I’ve never made anything like this before, but it is beautiful!
Joy+@+Yesterfood says
Cathy, this is so pretty. I love the look of a galette, and those plums are just amazing. I love that you used 2 kinds of plums, too. A must-make for fall! Pinned! 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Cathy, this looks SO fantastic! Plums just don’t get the dessert spotlight nearly as much as they deserve! 🙂 Love this – pinning and sharing tomorrow!
Jess says
Love the ease of this fruity dessert! We are plum picking Friday and now I have a wonderful plan for some of them! I love salty snacks but this could make me change my mind! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Catherine says
Dear Cathy, I always say pies are probably the healthiest desserts you can have. It’s mostly fruit! …I love fruit desserts and this galette looks beautiful. I can only imagine how delicious it is!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Blessings, Catherine