Description
Sweet Pear and Almond Galette for Cozy Autumn Evenings
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Can substitute with homemade pie crust or chilled tart dough.)
- 2 ripe Pears (Bosc or Anjou varieties preferred.)
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (Can substitute with chopped walnuts or pecans.)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (Helps thicken the juices.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Adds a warm spice.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Enhances the flavor profile.)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (For adding richness.)
- 1 beaten egg for egg wash (Creates a glossy finish.)
- 1 tablespoon Turbinado Sugar (Can swap with regular sugar.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sliced pears with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well-coated.
- Unfold the puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange the spiced pear slices in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Scatter sliced almonds over the pears.
- Fold the pastry border over the fruit, pleating as you go.
- Brush the edge with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and pears are tender.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Sweet Pear Almond Galette, Autumn Dessert, Fall Recipe