Ina Garten Pear Galette

This Ina Garten Pear Galette is a rustic and buttery recipe, which uses sweet Anjou pears and a flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect weeknight dessert, ready in about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Ina Garten Pear Galette Ingredients

• 4 medium Anjou pears, peeled, cored, sliced
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (Pillsbury)
• 1 Tbsp light butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp water
• 2 tsp granulated sugar

How To Make Ina Garten Pear Galette

1. Preheat and prep pan: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out crust: Roll the refrigerated pie crust into a 12-inch round and place it on the prepared sheet.
3. Mix filling ingredients: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice.
4. Coat the pears: Toss the sliced pears in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
5. Assemble galette: Pile pears into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border, and fold the edges over the filling. Dot the filling with butter.
6. Egg wash and sugar topping: Beat the egg with water and brush over the crust. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
7. Bake until golden: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
8. Cool before serving: Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use Bosc pears instead of Anjou?
  Yes, Bosc pears hold up well when baked and have a slightly firmer texture.
• How do I keep the crust from getting soggy?
  Tossing pears with cornstarch helps absorb extra juices and keeps the crust crisp.
• Can I make this ahead of time?
  You can assemble the galette up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
• Do I need to peel the pears?
  Peeling gives a smoother texture, but you can leave skins on for a rustic look.

What To Serve With Pear Galette

This rustic pear galette pairs perfectly with simple accompaniments:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Freshly whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce
• Hot coffee or spiced tea

How To Store Pear Galette

Refrigerate: Cover leftovers tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Wrap cooled slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven to crisp.

Pear Galette Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 150mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this galette with puff pastry instead of pie crust?
Yes, puff pastry works too but will be flakier and rise more during baking.

How do I know when the galette is done baking?
The crust should be golden brown, and the pear juices should be bubbling.

Can I add other spices to the filling?
Absolutely — nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger pair well with pears.

Do I have to use light butter?
No, you can use regular butter or even margarine if you prefer.

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• Ina Garten Maple Roasted Carrots
• Ina Garten Sticky Toffee Cake
• Ina Garten Blueberry Bran Muffins