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Cinnamon Pear Galette Recipe (Easy Fall Dessert!)
This Cinnamon Pear Galette is an easy fall dessert perfect for holiday entertaining! In this pear dessert a homemade galette crust is topped with a spiced pear filling and sprinkled with turbinado sugar. Read on to learn more about making a galette with pears!
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Creating This Pear Galette Recipe
We’ve eaten plenty of pears this fall. Enjoyed them in things like Homemade Pearsauce, Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter, Maple and Cardamom Spiced Pears with Pecans, and now this delicious Cinnamon Pear Galette.
And of course, many have been enjoyed just as nature intended. Raw and ripe with juice dripping down our mouths.
Cinnamon Pear Galette would make a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table.
What Is a Galette?
A galette is essentially a free-form, rustic fruit pie. I think they’re easier than traditional pies because it’s okay if they don’t look perfect.
I tried explaining “rustic” to Logan and he kept telling me that it didn’t look “rusty.” That’s 5-year-olds for you.
Tools Needed to Make a Pear Galette
You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this pear galette recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the ingredients.
- Kitchen Scale – to measure the flours.
- Large Mixing Bowl – to prepare the galette dough.
- Sharp Knife and Cutting Board – to thinly slice the juicy pears.
- Butter Knives – to cut the butter into the flour for the buttery pie crust.
- Rolling Pin – to roll out the galette crust dough.
- Plastic Wrap – to wrap the pie dough before refrigerating it.
- Parchment paper – to line the baking pan.
- Baking Sheet or Baking Stone – to bake the pear galette.
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Pear Galette Ingredients
This recipe includes a homemade galette dough as well as the cinnamon pear filling. Here’s what you’ll need to make a pear galette from scratch:
For the Flaky Pie Crust:
- Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- Oat Flour
- Cold Water
- Cider Vinegar
- Turbinado Sugar
- Almond Flour
- Salt
- Cold Butter
For the Pear Galette Filling:
- Turbinado Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Pears
- Pear Butter
- Cinnamon and Cardamom
- Almond Extract
- Maple Syrup
For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make a pear galette, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.
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How to Make a Pear Galette
This pear galette recipe is very easy to make, although you do have to be patient when chilling and rolling out the galette crust. Otherwise it’s a very straightforward recipe!
- Make the galette dough as instructed.
- Gently press dough into a 4-inch circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap. Carefully roll dough into a 14-inch circle, then transfer dough to freezer for 10 minutes.
- Remove dough from freezer and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Cut pears in thin slices, then place pears spoke-like on top of cornstarch mixture, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough over top of pear slices.
- Combine jam, almond extract, cinnamon, cardamom, and maple syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds.
- Brush top of dough edges and the top of the pears with the pear butter mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake at 400°F until crust browns.
The above is simply a quick summary of this pear galette recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
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Tips for Making a Pear Galette
- For best results, make sure you pre heat oven before you put the galette in the oven.
- If you can’t find almond flour, just pulse some almonds in the food processor until they are very finely ground.
- You’re likely fine to use all-purpose flour in place of whole wheat pastry flour. If you try this, leave me a comment below letting me know how the galette tasted.
- Pear slices should be thin – about 1/4 inch thick – so they cook properly.
- A lightly floured work surface will help ensure the pie dough doesn’t stick while you’re rolling it out.
- A sheet of parchment paper works well to transfer the galette from your work surface to the baking pan.
- I served the galette with a dollop of almond whipped cream (just added a little bit of almond extract when making the whipped cream – delicious!).
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Pear Galette FAQs
Got questions about how to make this pear dessert recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.
What Kind of Pears Should I Use to Make a Pear Galette?
The only variety of pears I don’t recommend using are Asian Pears. The following pear varieties would all work fine in this pear galette as long as they’re ripe:
- Anjou Pear – Green or Red
- Bartlett Pear – Green or Red
- Starkrimson
- Bosc Pear
When I make a pear galette, I like to use a combination of red and green anjou pears, leave the skin on, and alternate them for a pop of contrasting colors.
What Can I Use Instead of Pear Butter?
If you don’t already have pear butter, or don’t want to prepare my recipe for it, you would probably be just fine substituting apple butter, pear jam, or apple jam when making this pear galette.
Can I Make a Pear Galette in Advance?
Yes! You can make the galette dough up to 24 hours in advance (just keep it wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge until you’re ready to use it). Then, quickly assemble and bake the galette.
Or, you can bake the entire galette and store it at room temperature for up to 24 hours before you plan on serving it.
What should I serve with Pear Galette?
This pear galette is delicious all on its own, but it tastes even better served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some whipped cream, and/or a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
How should I store leftover pear galette?
Leftover pear galette will last up to three days on the counter or three months in the freezer. If freezing, wrap in a couple layers of plastic wrap and / or store in a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.
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Try this Delicious Pear Galette Recipe!
Next time you’re looking for a rustic galette recipe for the holiday season, give this Cinnamon Pear Galette a try!
Did you think it was the perfect way to enjoy sweet pears? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought of this fall free-form pie.
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More Pear Recipes:
These Maple and Cardamom Spiced Pears are great with ice cream, yogurt, and granola. Such a quick and easy pear dessert recipe that I love making in the fall!
This Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter makes an excellent homemade gift during the holidays. I’ve included instructions on how to can pear butter as well so you can enjoy it for months to come!
Pearsauce is like applesauce, but made with pears. This recipe for pearsauce is flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini are the perfect solution for simple entertaining. They look far more special than a plate of fruit and cheese, but they’re really a cinch to prepare and they don’t require any special serving utensils.
This Endive, Pear, and Walnut Appetizer is perfect for this time of year with the delicious seasonal flavors of pear and cranberry.
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Pear Galette
A homemade galette crust is topped with a spiced pear filling and sprinkled with turbinado sugar in this Cinnamon Pear Galette Recipe. This is an easy fall dessert perfect for holiday entertaining!
Ingredients
Galette Crust
- 5.25 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour
- 2.25 ounces oat flour
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces
Filling
- 1/3 cup turbinado sugar
- 1 3/4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pounds firm ripe pear, cored and sliced in 1/4 inch slices
- 1/4 cup pear butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Almond Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Make the galette crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lightly spoon 1.375 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
- Combine 1.375 ounces whole wheat pastry flour, ice water, vinegar, and almond extract in a small bowl; stir with a fork until well blended to form a slurry.
- Combine remaining whole wheat flour, oat flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, almond flour, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add slurry; stir just until moist.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 5 times.
- Gently press dough into a 4-inch circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap. Cover with additional plastic wrap. Carefully roll dough into a 14-inch circle; freeze for 10 minutes.
- Remove dough from freezer; remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Let stand 1 minute or until pliable.
- Place dough, plastic wrap side up, onto a baking sheet (I used a pizza stone) lined with parchment paper; remove remaining plastic wrap.
Make the pear filling:
- Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Arrange pears spoke-like on top of cornstarch mixture, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough over pears (dough will only partially cover pears).
- Combine pear butter, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, cinnamon, cardamom, and syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds.
- Brush jam mixture over pears and dough edges. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until crust browns. Remove from oven. Cool 15 minutes.
Preparing the Whipped Cream
- Combine the cold heavy cream, vanilla or vanilla paste, and almond extract in a chilled non-reactive bowl.
- Whisk by hand or using an electric mixture until the cream holds a loose peak. A soft peak will hold a lazy curve when the beater or whisk is held upside down.
- Then, sprinkle the sugar on top of the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
Serving the Pear Galette
- Serve each slice with a dollop of almond whipped cream on top.
Notes
Adapted from Apricot-Thyme Galette
If you can't find almond flour, just pulse some almonds in the food processor until finely ground.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 632Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 97gFiber: 10gSugar: 41gProtein: 11g
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make my day says
This is such a gorgeous dessert!
Bridget Davis says
Looks great! Love your pics too 😉
All the best,
Bridget
Wenderly says
Looks fantastically Fall…Mmmmmmm.
Alicia says
Yum! Amazing. I must try this recipe someday. And the sooner the better!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
I love making crostatas, and I love that you used pear for this one! That’s the one fruit I’ve never used, but you’ve inspired me for next time! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe and these beautiful photos.
the blissful baker says
i’m always drooling over your pictures, these are no exception! this crostata looks delicious!
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
I adore cooking with pears and eating them too. Yay for Logan for embracing the seasonal eating. And yeah – there is nothing worse than a dry pear! It gives me the shivers just thinking about it.
Liz @ Blog is the New Black says
Yum- looks DELISH!
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
Pretty red pear! Yummy!
Shaina says
This looks amazing. I have galette dough in the freezer, and I think I just figured out what to do with it.
The Blue-Eyed Bakers says
Oooh how delicious! And lucky us we have some ripe and juicy pears that would be perfect for this!
Erin @ A Nesting Experience says
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Julie @SavvyEats says
Gorgeous! Pear season seemed to come and go far too quickly here this year, much to my dismay–they are my favorite!
Kim @ Quit Eating Out {Recipes to Make Dining Out A Choice, Not A Chore} says
This looks so good. I’m bookmarking it to add to my Thanksgiving week menu {for all the extra baking I’ll be doing with out of town guests}. I am LOVING pear recipes right now and made this Asian Pear Salad that you might like {http://bit.ly/aEJQEV}. Thanks for the recipe! So happy to add this to my holiday meal plan. Have a great start to your week!!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Katie, we are all about pears over here too. Aren’t those red ones just breathtaking! Glad to read Logan loves them as much as my kids do. Your crostata looks amazing!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a beautiful dessert!