Description
A beautiful, free-form pastry that celebrates the simple joy of rustic baking. This galette features a buttery, golden-brown crust filled with tender, spiced pear slices. With no need for a pie dish or intricate lattice work, it offers an honest and delicious dessert experience. It is the perfect uncomplicated treat to share with loved ones, highlighting the floral sweetness of ripe pears paired with a delicate, flaky crust.
Ingredients
225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
3 tbsp caster sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt
140g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
4 large ripe pears, thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tbsp sugar, and salt.
Add the chilled butter cubes and rub into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 3-4 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together into a disk; wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a bowl, toss sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large, rough circle about 12 inches across.
Place pears in the center, leaving a 2-inch border; fold the edges of the dough over the pears, pleating as needed.
Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
Notes
Keep the butter very cold to ensure a flaky crust. You can serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg