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Pear Galette

This rustic Pear Galette is all about letting butter work its magic. A buttery, tender pastry wraps around sweet spiced pears, creating crisp edges, bubbling fruit, and a golden finish that only real butter can deliver. Simple and elegant, it’s a cozy dessert that feels special without the fuss.
1 hr 25 min Prep Time
40 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 1 hr 25 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Servings: 8

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Sanding sugar

  • Filling:

  • 4 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Zest from one medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a large food processor. Add butter and pulse, just until combined and mixture resembles coarse sand. Add ice water and pulse until dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a disc, wrap with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Heat oven to 400°F.

Step 3

Combine pears, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and lemon zest in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Spoon the fruit and any juices onto the dough, leaving a 1 ½-inch border. Gently fold edges of dough over fruit, pressing to seal. Transfer parchment paper to a rimmed baking sheet. Chill 10 minutes.

Step 5

Brush border of pastry with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Dot the top of the pear filling with 2 tablespoons butter.

Step 6

Bake 35-40 minutes or until filling is tender and pastry is golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes. Slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.