A pear galette is a delicious French pastry that is perfect for any occasion. Our version of this pastry is surprisingly easy to make as we will be using puff pastry sheets!
One of the best things about making a pear galette is that it doesn’t require any fancy equipment or techniques. You don’t need a tart pan or any special baking tools. Simply roll out the puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add the pear filling, fold up the edges, and bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it is also a great way to use up any extra pears you have on hand. You can adjust the sweetness and spices in the filling to your taste, making it a versatile dessert that you can customize based on your preferences.
In conclusion, making a pear galette is a simple and delicious way to impress your family and friends with your baking skills. With a few basic ingredients and some easy steps, you can create a beautiful and tasty dessert that everyone will love.
Pear Galette FAQs
What is a pear galette?
A pear galette is a French-style pastry that consists of a free-form tart made with a flaky pie crust and filled with sliced pears, spices, and sweetener. It is similar to a pie, but it has a more rustic and open appearance.
Can I use other fruits in a galette instead of pears?
Yes, you can use other fruits in a galette instead of pears. Some popular options include apples, peaches, berries, and plums. You can adjust the sweetness and spices in the filling to complement the flavor of the fruit you choose.
What can I serve with a pear galette?
A pear galette can be served warm or at room temperature, and can be accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Piece of (frozen) Puff Pastry
- 1 Egg White
- 2 tbsp Plain Flour
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 Large William Bartlett Pears (peeled / cored and thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry according to package directions and preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to a rectangle shape. Place on a baking sheet. Prick pastry with a fork. Build up the sides slightly by folding in about 1cm of pastry on edges. Brush edges with egg white. Decorate edges with cutouts from pastry trimmings(totally optional, I just press it with my thumb and hoping for the best). Brush again with egg white.
- In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, caster sugar, brown sugar. Cut butter into tiny pieces before you put them in to the flour mix.
- Sprinkle half of the mixture over the pastry. Then layer the pear slices on top of the pastry, slightly overlapping one to another. Sprinkle with the remaining mixture.
- Put it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and pears are tender.
- Serve the cinnamon pear galette warm, however, in my personal opinion, it tastes even better when it cools down. By choice, you can serve with whipped cream.
