Peach Apricot Galette with Walnut Paste and Creme Fraiche AND some relaxing times....

Not once!

Not Twice!!

But Thrice!!!

Yes three is the number of times I broke the golden rule of baking, no peeking while baking :)
I had to, the aroma from the oven was too irresistible not to take in all the aroma possible ;)
In my defense have to say, did not make any difference to the baking at all ;)

Regular readers to my blog know about my liking for peaches and here is one delicacy made with peaches.

Peach Apricot Galette with Walnut Paste AND Creme Fraiche!

1 puff pastry sheet thawed
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
2 peaches sliced
2 apricots sliced (If you can't find fresh apricot, soak dried apricot and use OR use only peaches)
2 tsp sugar

Creme Fraiche (optional)
1 cup creme fraiche
4 tbsp sugar

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Grind walnuts with sugar to a paste.

Unfold the pastry on a floured surface. Core about 1/4 inch from the border and fold the border over to form an edge.

Spread the walnut paste on the sheet.

Arrange peach and apricot slices over the paste in alternating layers or as you desire. Sprinkle the sugar over it.

Bake for 20 min till edges are golden brown.

To make the creme fraiche garnish just blend creme fraiche with sugar and serve with the Galette!
Can be served without the creme fraiche as well, tastes equally good!

Enjoy a delicious slice of this Galette as a dessert or just as a gorgeous snack with your afternoon tea or coffee, like I did :)
Recipe adapted from here, I did not find the need to add the egg.

This is my entry to sweet Mansi's AFAM-Peach.
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It's good to be back after a mini break :)
Here are some pictures from my trip to Canada this past long weekend! The weather was sweeeeet, could not have been better!!!

SwamiNarayan Temple, Toronto with beautiful carvings inside and out!


Downtown Toronto Skyline as seen from Lake Ontario! You can see the Rogers Centre/ Skydome & CN Tower in the centre!


The Majestic Niagara Falls! Could not help but stop by both the times :) What a beauty, get goose bumps every single time!!
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On another note, Congratulations to Federer on cruising into the semis'. Always A Class Act, the Perfect Gentleman, inspite of the crowds not being with him. What a thrill to watch him play!!
Here's wishing Federer All the Very Best for the championship and record breaking Grand Slams ever!!!!!!!

Update: 9/9/07 Congratulations to Federer on winning the US Open for the fourth straight time!!!! I'm thrilled to be able to watch him play such beautiful tennis! May you win many more........