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a slice of pear galette with walnuts
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Pear Galette

This gorgeous and rustic Pear Galette is ready to be the centerpiece at your table! We have fresh Bosc pears, sliced thin, generously sprinkled with spiced brown sugar, laced with a buttery walnut crunch, all embraced in flaky pie crust.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: dessert, galette, pear galette, pears, pie crust, walnuts
Servings: 8
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Nicole Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Bosc pears 3-4 pears
  • 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed, divided in half
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 3/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice*
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Slice the pears lengthwise just offset from the halfway point to remove the core. Take each half and slice lengthwise into thin 1/16 inch - 1/8 inch slices.
  • Place the crust on a piece of parchment paper and roll it out slightly. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Spread the pear slices slightly, but still keeping them together, and arrange on the pie crust, leaving about a 2-inch border of crust.
  • Mix 1/3 cup of the brown sugar with the cornstarch, cinnamon, cardamom, and Chinese 5 spice. Sprinkle the sugar over the pears, gently separating the slices to get the sugar in between.
  • Mix the remaining sugar with the walnuts and melted butter. Spoon this mixture in the spaces between the pears. Fold the edge of the crust over the pears.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together until well combined. Brush over the crust. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar generously over the crust.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown. Let the galette cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

*Chinese 5 spice is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, and fennel seeds. You can use your favorite pie spice instead if that's what you prefer.
Keep in mind nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg