17 Galette Recipes for When You Can't Deal With Pie

Whoever coined the phrase "easy as pie" was most certainly referring to the effortless task of eating pie, not making it. While baking a pie from scratch can be an immensely rewarding endeavor — and one that definitely becomes easier with practice — the appeal of making a galette lies in its straightforward simplicity. As former F&W editor Margaret Eby writes, "Galettes are pie when you can't deal with pie"; they're free-form, open-faced, and celebrated for their rustic (i.e., imperfect) good looks. Like pie, these pastries are a great way to showcase seasonal produce and can be made as sweet or savory as you please. From our curry chicken galette to rhubarb-ginger crostata (the Italian term for galette), these recipes will have you turning out a memorable, hassle-free galette any time of year.