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Sweet pear galette with sliced pears and vanilla ice cream on a rustic white surface. Perfect dessert from Baked Bree.

Fruit Galette

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling + Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine American, French Inspired
Servings 8
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Pastry:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour plus more, for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cold
  • 4-5 tablespoons ice water

For The Filling:

  • 3 large pears
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare The Pastry Dough:

  • Cut the cold butter into small cubes. 
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  • To a food processor add the flour, salt, and cubed butter. Process until a crumb-like texture forms. Keep the food processor running as you slowly drizzle in the ice water. The dough will come together in a ball but shouldn’t be too sticky. 
    Buttery cookie dough in a food processor bowl for baking recipes.
  • Take the ball of dough out of the food processor and form it into a disk. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight. 
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Assemble And Bake The Dish:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and unwrap. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rough 12-inch circle, about 1/8-1/4 inch thick. A little irregularity is expected and makes for a beautiful galette.
  • Slice the pears and arrange them in the center of the dough disk, leaving a couple inches of dough uncovered on all sides. Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger over the pear slices.
    Fresh sliced pears for baking or snacking, arranged on a baking sheet. Perfect for pear tart or dessert recipes.
  • Fold the sides of the dough up to cover the edges of the pear slices.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg, then brush it all over the exposed pastry dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the galette.
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  • Optional: Chill the assembled galette for 15-20 minutes before baking for an extra flaky crust and minimal juice leakage.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the filling is bubbly, and the bottom of the pastry is cooked through. 
  • Remove from oven and let the galette rest on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes for optimal presentation and texture.
  • Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 157mgFiber: 3g
Keyword easy recipe, fruit galette, simple dessert
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