Description
A rustic free‑form galette featuring tender pear slices dusted with fragrant cardamom, nestled in a flaky crust—simple, elegant, and irresistibly cozy.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store‑bought pie crust (or homemade equivalent)
- 4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 Tbsp all‑purpose flour (for thickening)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional garnish: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to **350 °F (175 °C)** and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Lay the pie crust on the prepared sheet; roll into a ~12‑inch circle if needed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- In a bowl, gently toss pear slices with sugar, cardamom, flour, lemon juice, and salt until evenly coated. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Spoon the pear mixture into the center of the crust, leaving a 1‑inch border. Fold the border up over the fruit, pleating as you go. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Brush the folded crust edge with beaten egg and sprinkle a bit of granulated sugar on top if desired. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Bake for **30–35 minutes**, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Let cool on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Notes
- Use ripe—but still firm—pears to avoid a mushy filling. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Feel free to use either store‑bought or homemade dough; both work beautifully. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Adjust the cardamom level to taste—if you want more floral warmth, you can increase it. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Best enjoyed the day it’s made; leftovers can be stored loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Brunch
- Method: Free-form baking
- Cuisine: French‑inspired / Rustic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of galette)
- Calories: ≈250 kcal
- Sugar: ≈15 g
- Sodium: ≈120 mg
- Fat: ≈12 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈34 g
- Fiber: ≈2 g
- Protein: ≈2 g
- Cholesterol: ≈20 mg
