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Spiced Pear Galette

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A rustic and flavorful dessert featuring tender pears spiced with cinnamon and ginger, wrapped in a flaky pastry crust.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups cold butter, cubed
  • 0.25 cup ice cold water, plus more as needed

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 large firm ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.125 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon liquid honey (for after it bakes)

Optional toppings

  • Chopped pecans for serving optional Chopped pecans (for serving)
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or sparkling sugar (optional)

Instructions 

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until coarse.
  • Add water gradually, form dough, chill for 1 hour.
  • Mix pears with flour, sugar, spices, and lemon juice; set aside.
  • Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle, transfer to baking sheet.
  • Spread butter, add sugar and cinnamon, arrange pears, fold edges, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle sugar.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, brush with honey, cool slightly, then serve.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and serve warm with optional toppings.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Galette, pear, Spiced