
Enjoy fall spice in every bite of this French-style tart! A flaky, buttery crust sets the foundation for a jammy pear filling infused with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Serve it fresh out of the oven à la mode or with a dollop of freshly-whipped cream!
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons ice water
You can also use pre-made pie dough for a shortcut
For the filling:
3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett work well)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
pinch salt
For the egg wash:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Directions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add the cold butter cubes. Using your fingers, a pastry blender, or two knives, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
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Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of ice water and mix with a fork until the dough just begins to come together. If it's too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until it forms a shaggy dough.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before assembly of the galette.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears.
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In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Add the sliced pears and lemon juice, tossing gently until the pears are evenly coated.
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On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle. Don't worry about making it a perfect shape—a galette is meant to be rustic!
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Transfer the dough (on the parchment paper) to a baking sheet.
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Arrange the sliced pears in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border all around the edge. You can arrange them in a spiral or fan them out in a pattern.
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Carefully fold the empty dough border up and over the pears, pleating it as you go. Gently press the folds to secure them.
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Brush the folded-over crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle it generously with the coarse sugar.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling.
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Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set.
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Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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