Best 10 Pear Galette Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful rustic charm of pear galette, a delectable French pastry that harmoniously blends the flavors of sweet, juicy pears with a flaky, buttery crust. This quintessential fall dessert showcases the best of seasonal produce, offering a delightful symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. With its ease of preparation and stunning presentation, pear galette is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or an elegant dinner party. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of pear galette recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dessert. From the classic French galette to more innovative interpretations featuring different crusts, fillings, and toppings, there's a pear galette recipe here to satisfy every palate. Get ready to create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing!

**Additional Information:**

* Classic Pear Galette: This recipe stays true to the traditional French galette, featuring a flaky all-butter crust enveloping tender, caramelized pears.

* Rustic Pear and Almond Galette: For a nutty twist, this galette incorporates ground almonds into the crust and filling, adding a delightful crunch and richness.

* Spiced Pear and Cranberry Galette: Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the flavors of pears and cranberries in this festive holiday-inspired galette.

* Gluten-Free Pear Galette: This recipe caters to those with gluten sensitivities, featuring a crispy gluten-free crust that perfectly complements the sweet pear filling.

* Vegan Pear Galette: A delightful plant-based rendition of the classic galette, using vegan butter and dairy-free milk to create a flaky crust and creamy filling.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND-PEAR GALETTE



Almond-Pear Galette image

Categories     Food Processor     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Broil     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Fall     Winter     Chill     Healthy     Self     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Pastry:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling and dusting
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and frozen
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon cultured buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
Cream:
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons finely ground almonds
2 teaspoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
Filling:
3 firm, ripe pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 sheets parchment paper
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter, cut into small bits
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Pastry:
  • Pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a food processor 30 seconds to combine. Add butter. Pulse until butter pieces are the size of peas. Add buttermilk and almond extract; pulse until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, dusting lightly with flour. Cover in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Cream:
  • Whisk egg white and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until frothy, about 1 minute. Add almonds, butter and almond extract. Whisk. Refrigerate.
  • Filling:
  • Peel and core pears, then cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick; toss in a bowl with lemon juice and zest.
  • Galette:
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly dust a sheet of parchment paper with flour; place dough on top and lightly dust with flour; top with another sheet of parchment and roll out dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Peel off top layer of parchment. Invert dough onto a baking sheet lined with third sheet of parchment. Trim around edges of dough. Spread cream over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange pear slices in concentric circles over cream. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Fold edges of dough over pears, crimping dough to enclose ends of pears. Evenly scatter bits of butter over top of filling. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pears are tender and crust is golden. (Cover top with a sheet of foil if it begins to overbrown.) Remove; cover edges of tart with foil. Heat broiler. Glaze top of pears under broiler, about 6 inches from heat, 1 minute or until pears are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Transfer (on parchment) to rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

PEAR GALETTE



Pear Galette image

This pear galette is a tasty treat that will have everyone standing in line for seconds, so make sure you make double.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

All-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
4 large ripe pears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons apricot jam

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • Sprinkle work surface with flour. Roll out dough to a 14-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch, sugar and salt. In a large bowl gently toss together pears and cornstarch mixture until evenly coated. Mound pear mixture on top of dough, leaving a 4-inch border all the way around. Fold dough over pear mixture, overlapping where necessary and gently pressing to adhere the folds. Transfer galette to refrigerator and let chill, 20 to 30 minutes
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, beat egg. Brush edges of dough with egg, and sprinkle edges with sanding sugar. Dot top of galette with butter. Transfer to oven and bake until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place apricot jam in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until heated through; strain through a mesh sieve set over a bowl. Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer to a wire rack; brush heated jam over pears. Let cool briefly before serving warm or at room temperature.

APPLE-PEAR GALETTE WITH APPLE CIDER CARAMEL



Apple-Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel image

A galette is the perfect dessert for anyone who thinks the crust-to-fruit ratio of the average pie is way off. In a galette, the fruit filling is thinner, so you have more flaky pastry to every bite. It also means a galette cooks a bit faster and can be sliced while warm, a boon for the impatient. Don't be alarmed if your galette leaks as they most often do. The final product never seems to suffer.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
1/2 cup/60 grams whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons/140 grams cold unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks), cut into pieces
4 tablespoons/60 milliliters ice water
1 large egg, lightly beaten, for brushing
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
1 to 2 crisp apples, such as Pink Lady (12 ounces/340 grams), peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
1 to 2 just ripe Bartlett pears (12 ounces/340 grams), cored and very thinly sliced
1/3 cup/75 grams packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups/480 milliliters apple cider
1/3 cup/75 grams packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine flours, sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some larger pieces. Add the ice water and pulse just until the mixture is evenly moistened. Tip the mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the edges of the plastic to pack the dough into a disc. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together apples, pears, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and cinnamon. On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Top the dough with the prepared fruit in concentric circles leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Lift and press the edges up over the fruit, folding as necessary. Using the parchment paper, transfer the galette to a rimmed baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Brush the border of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using. Dot the fruit with the butter. Bake until the filling is tender and the crust is deep golden brown, about 45 minutes. Some of the juices may leak out, but that's O.K.
  • Meanwhile, make the caramel: Bring apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Continue to cook the cider until it has reduced to 1 cup liquid, about 13 to 14 minutes. Then add brown sugar, butter, and salt and stir to combine. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and continue to cook the mixture, whisking often, until it has become syrupy and thickened slightly, about 13 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the cream and set aside to cool slightly. (The caramel will thicken as it cools.)
  • Remove tart from the oven, and let it cool slightly on the pan on a rack. Transfer the galette to a serving plate and drizzle with caramel. Serve warm or at room temperature with any remaining caramel.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 316 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PEAR CRANBERRY GALETTE



Pear Cranberry Galette image

I used Bartlett pears for this juicy galette, but pretty much any variety will work, as long as they're not overly ripe.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 1 9-inch galette, serving 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 dessert galette pastry (1/2 recipe)
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2 pounds pears, ripe but not too soft, peeled, cored and sliced (about 8 to 12 wedges per pear, depending on the size; if the pears are very large, cut the slices into 2 pieces at the middle)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild honey, like clover
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup (25 grams) almond flour
1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon milk, for egg wash
1 tablespoon raw brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove the pastry from the freezer and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Leave to thaw while you prepare the fruit, but don't keep it out of the freezer for too long. It's easiest to handle if it's cold and will thaw quickly. You just want it soft enough so that you can manipulate it.
  • Soak the cranberries for 5 minutes in hot water. Drain and dry on paper towels. Toss the sliced pears with the lemon juice in a large bowl, then add the dried cranberries, honey, cinnamon and vanilla and gently toss together.
  • Sprinkle the almond flour over the pastry, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border all around. Place the fruit on top. Fold the edges of the dough in over the fruit, pleating the edges as you work your way around the fruit to form a free-form tart that is roughly 9 inches in diameter. Place in the freezer on the baking sheet for 45 minutes to an hour. This helps the galette maintain its shape.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the galette from the freezer. Brush the exposed edge of the pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle the sugar over the fruit and the crust. Place in the oven and bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the juice is running out and caramelizing on the parchment. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 17 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams

PEAR GALETTE WITH MASCARPONE



Pear Galette with Mascarpone image

This puffed pastry pear galette dessert is topped with a layer of cannoli filling and lightly spiced pears. Serve warm or cold for a delicious fall favourite!

Provided by Jennifer Apollonio

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese, strained
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 pears - peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Place pears, cornstarch, lemon juice, brown sugar, cloves, and cinnamon into a bowl; mix well.
  • Place thawed puff pastry sheet into the bottom of an 11-inch tart pan. Spoon cheese mixture onto pastry and spread evenly. Arrange spiced pear mixture on top of the cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 131.1 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

RUSTIC CRANBERRY-PEAR GALETTE



Rustic Cranberry-Pear Galette image

Although now slightly tweaked, this recipe comes from the Jan 2003 cookbooklet Favorite Brand Name Recipes -- Holiday Desserts. Why it's called a 'galette' is beyond me since in France, I understand that refers to a type of cake, while in French Canada, I think it's more like a large cookie. What this recipe makes, for me, is more like an open, rustic pie! Whatever you call it, it is delicious!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups bartlett pears, peeled & cored, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 refrigerated pie crust, room temperature
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat pizza pan or baking sheet with nontstick cooking spray, then set aside.
  • Set aside 1 teaspoon sugar, then, in a medium bowl, combine remaining sugar, cornstarch & cinnamon, blending well.
  • Add pears, cranberries & vanilla extract & toss to coat.
  • Remove crust from pouch, then unfold it, remove plastic sheets & place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon pear mixture in center of crust to within 2 inches of the edge.
  • Fold edge of crust 2 inches over pear mixture & crimp slightly.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg white & water & whisk until well blended.
  • Brush egg wash onto outer edges of pie crust & sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until pears are tender & crust is golden brown. If edges brown too quickly, covere with foil after 15 minutes of baking.
  • Cool on wire rack at least 30 minutes.

CRANBERRY-PEAR GALETTE WITH PECAN CRUST



Cranberry-Pear Galette with Pecan Crust image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
5 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ice water
3 ripe pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), peeled and cut into small chunks
1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of kosher salt
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  • Pulse the toasted pecans, flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until the nuts are finely chopped. Add the butter and pulse about 4 times to coat the flour. Pulse in the cream cheese until the dough looks like coarse crumbs and just holds together when pinched. Pulse in the egg and ice water just until the mixture is slightly moist. The dough will be crumbly; do not overwork it. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap and pat into a disk, using the plastic wrap to help you. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust the top of the dough with flour and press and roll out into a 14-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the baking sheet. (It's OK if the dough is larger than the baking sheet ¿ you'll fold in the edge.) Pinch together any cracks in the dough.
  • Make the filling: Toss the pears, cranberries, sugar, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt and butter in a large bowl. Spread the filling over the dough, mounding it slightly in the center and leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edge of the dough over the filling, pleating as needed. Brush the edge with water and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until the filling is soft and bubbling and the crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely, at least 4 hours.

SUGAR SPICE PEAR GALETTE RECIPE BY TASTY



Sugar Spice Pear Galette Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: granulated sugar, cinnamon, ground cardamom, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, medium bosc pears, premade pie crust, large egg, coarse brown sugar, ice cream

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
4 medium bosc pears
1 premade pie crust
1 large egg
1 teaspoon coarse brown sugar, for sprinkling
ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • On a cutting board, cut the pears lengthwise in 2 halves, removing the cores. Slice into ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1 mm) thick slices. Slice all the way through, but keep the pear halves together.
  • Lay the pie crust on the prepared baking sheet and arrange the pear halves on top, separating the slices to cover the center of the crust, leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border around the edge.
  • Sprinkle the sugar spice mix over and between the pear slices.
  • Fold the edge of the crust over the pears.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl, then brush over the crust. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the egg wash.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 31 grams

TEA POACHED PEAR AND CHEDDAR GALETTE



Tea Poached Pear and Cheddar Galette image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 servings as an appetizer or 4 to 6 servings as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ginger tea bags
1 regular black tea bag
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 inch piece ginger, sliced
Zest of 1 lemon (removed with a vegetable peeler) plus the juice
2 small firm-ripe Bosc pears, peeled but left whole
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, split lengthwise and sliced (white and light green parts only)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 refrigerated rolled pie crust (from a 14.1-ounce box)
All-purpose flour, for rolling
1/2 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • To poach the pears, bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat and add the ginger and black tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Squeeze the bags against the side of the pan, then discard them. Stir in the sugar, honey, peppercorns, ginger and lemon peel and bring to a simmer. Add the pears and additional water to cover the pears, if needed. Simmer, turning the pears occasionally, until just tender all the way through, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the liquid. Halve and core the pears and pat dry. Slice the pears into 1/4-inch slices. (You'll get 6 or 7 slices from each pear.)
  • Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Unroll the pie crust on a floured work surface and roll to a 14-inch circle. Center on a parchment-lined baking sheet (it's OK if it overhangs at this point). Spread the leeks on the crust in a 9-inch circle. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Top with the pears in a spiral. Fold over and pleat the edges of the dough, leaving the center of the galette open. Brush the dough with the beaten egg.
  • Bake the galette until the juices are bubbling and the pastry is golden brown and crisp, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove to a baking rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with the chives, if using.

APPLE~PEAR ALMOND GALETTE



Apple~Pear Almond Galette image

Simple easy dessert. Always have ready crusts in my freezer, They save alot of time, and as Sandra Lee says they are just as delicious as homemade pie crust at about same price. I use for my sweet and savory dishes. So today I needed quick dessert for our cookout, pears and apples in frige so here we go!!

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Pies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 9 in refrigerated pie crusts
3 green apples
3 bartlett pears
1/4 c apricot preserves
3 Tbsp sugar cinnamon mixture
1/2 c sliced almonds
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 beatened egg
1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp flour

Steps:

  • 1. On lightly floured surface place one pie crust on top of other and roll out to 16in circle. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet. Spread crust with 1/4 cup preserves, leaving two inch border.
  • 2. In mixing bowl combine sliced fruit, cin sugar, 2tbls flour lemon juice, ginger, and almonds. Transfer to pie crust leaving border. Fold over fruit mixture.
  • 3. Brush with egg, sprinkle with sugar and bake at 350 til golden brown, 40-50min. Serve with freah whipped topping or icecream.

Tips:

  • Use ripe but firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Be careful not to overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the pears thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brush the pears with lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
  • Sprinkle the pears with sugar and spices before baking. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Bake the galette until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
  • Let the galette cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Pear galette is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet pears, and warm spices, this galette is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.

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