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Homemade rustic pear galette recipe with golden crust and caramelized pears on a white plate, shot from above.

Pear Galette Recipe

A rustic French-style pear galette with buttery flaky crust, caramelized pears, and a touch of honey—simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 295kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling pin For rolling out dough evenly
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Baking sheet or 9–10-inch pan For baking the galette
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing pears
  • 2 Mixing bowls One for dough, one for filling
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons For precise measurements
  • 1 Pastry brush For egg wash
  • 1 Bench scraper To handle dough easily
  • 1 Cooling rack For cooling the baked galette

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Cold, cubed
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour For crust
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 4–5 tablespoon Cold water Add gradually

Filling

  • 3–4 Fresh ripe pears Peeled, cored, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar Adds caramel flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon Optional spice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice Prevents browning
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Bright flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Sliced almonds Optional garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 Egg For egg wash

Instructions

  • Combine cold butter, flour, and salt until crumbly; add water gradually; form dough and chill.
  • Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
  • Peel, core, and slice pears; toss with lemon juice, sugars, zest, cinnamon, and almonds.
  • Arrange pears on dough, leaving border; fold edges over filling.
  • Brush crust with egg wash; drizzle honey on pears.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30–35 mins until golden brown; cool before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.2mg