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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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Combine cold butter, flour, and salt until crumbly; add water gradually; form dough and chill.
  2. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
  3. Peel, core, and slice pears; toss with lemon juice, sugars, zest, cinnamon, and almonds.
  4. Arrange pears on dough, leaving border; fold edges over filling.
  5. Brush crust with egg wash; drizzle honey on pears.
  6. 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.