Description
This Pear Galette boasts an irresistible flavor with a delightful blend of sweet pears, warm spices, and rich caramel. Simple to prepare and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this dish will satisfy your cravings for homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 pound pears, Bosc; approximately 2 pears
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- â…“ cup (67g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel, plus more for garnish
- Egg Wash, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl and set aside.
- Thinly slice pears and toss with lemon juice. Combine with the sugar mixture and coat evenly.
- On a large piece of parchment or silicone mat, roll out the pie crust to make a 12-inch circle.
- Place the pears in the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border, and drizzle with caramel.
- Gently fold the edges of the crust over the pears, overlapping where necessary, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until golden. Cool to room temperature and drizzle with additional caramel before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
For a different flavor, try adding some chopped nuts on top of the pears before baking.
Make sure to let the galette cool before serving to enhance the flavors.
This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg