Description
A cozy and delightful dessert combining the sweetness of ripe pears and tart cranberries, spiced with warm flavors, perfect for fall and winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by letting the store-bought pie crust sit for 10 minutes or making your own crust with flour, salt, and cold butter.
- Make the filling by combining sliced pears, cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a bowl.
- Assemble the galette by rolling out the pie crust, placing the filling in the center, and folding the edges over.
- Bake the galette at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Notes
- Choose firm yet slightly soft pears like Bartlett or Bosc.
- Adjust sweetness and spice levels according to your taste.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: galette, dessert, pears, cranberries, fall recipes, winter recipes