Description
Golden, flaky, and bursting with warm spice—this rustic galette is your shortcut to baking magic without the fuss of perfect pie crusts. Juicy pears cozy up in a buttery shell kissed with chai spices, making it the ultimate autumn dessert (or breakfast treat, no judgment!). Grab your apron and let’s turn simple ingredients into a sweet showstopper.
Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3–4 tbsp ice water
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3 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou, thinly sliced)
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp chai spice mix (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, black pepper)
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1 tbsp flour (for filling)
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1 egg (for wash)
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1 tbsp coarse sugar
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Honey or maple syrup, for drizzle
Tip: Freeze butter cubes for 10 minutes—flakier crust guaranteed!
Instructions
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Make the dough: Blend flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough clumps. Wrap, chill 30 mins.
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Prep pears: Toss slices with brown sugar, spices, and flour. Rest 10 mins to release juices.
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Roll & fill: Roll dough into a rough 12” circle. Layer pears in center, leaving 2” border. Fold edges inward, pleating naturally.
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Bake: Brush crust with egg wash, sprinkle coarse sugar. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 mins until golden and bubbling.
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Finish: Cool 15 mins, drizzle honey or maple syrup. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Rustic charm = perfection. Don’t stress about neat edges!
Notes
Double the recipe, freeze one unbaked galette, and bake straight from frozen (+10 mins). Comfort on demand!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35–40 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 cal Per slice
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 3g