Guide to Making A Delicious Decadence: The Perfect Caramel Pear Galette
/Today we are happily inviting the coziness of the Fall season into your kitchen with our exquisite Caramel Pear Galette recipe. This delightful dessert combines the gentle sweetness of pears, the rich decadence of caramel, and the rustic charm of a free-formed crust in a symphony of flavors that encapsulate the essence of Autumn. Baking a galette may sound and seem complex, but our step-by-step guide will demonstrate just how easy it is to conjure up this impressive treat. This galette is perfect for indulging on a chilly evening or impressing guests at any gathering. So get ready to embark on this delicious journey together.
Combining ripe pears, a flaky pastry crust, and a simple caramel sauce, this classic French dessert is sure to please any crowd. The caramel sauce adds a rich sweetness to the tartness of the pears, for a perfectly balanced flavor. This galette recipe is also incredibly simple to assemble, requiring no special baking skills or equipment. Enjoy the galette on its own or pair it with a sweet scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an added indulgence. This simple and delicious dessert is sure to become a favorite in your home. Try this Caramel Pear Galette recipe today for a classic French dessert that is sure to please everyone.
What is a galette?
When it comes to French pastries, a Caramel Pear Galette is a classic dessert that will leave your guests wanting more and more. A galette is an unleavened dough that is folded over the filling and is similar to a tart, though the dough is usually thicker and not as flaky. Galettes are versatile and can be made with a variety of fillings, but the Caramel Pear Galette stands out for its delicious combination of poached pears, caramel, sugar, and spices.
This dessert is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any celebratory occasion. The crust is made with a simple pastry dough that contains butter, flour, salt, and water. The pears are poached in a mixture of caramel, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The pears are then placed onto the pastry dough and the edges are folded up and over the pears. Finally, the Caramel Pear Galette is brushed with melted butter and baked until golden and bubbly.
The Caramel Pear Galette is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will leave your guests satisfied and wanting more. Whether you’re looking for something quick and tasty to bring to a party, or you’re in the mood for a classic French dessert, the Caramel Pear Galette is sure to please.
Ingredients
1 store-bought pie crust
2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce
3-4 Pears, cores removed, sliced into 1/8” slices
3 tablespoons White Sugar
2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 tablespoons Nutmeg
4 tablespoons Cold Butter, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon melted butter for edges
Turbinado or granulated Sugar, for sprinkling on the crust (optional)
Caramel Topping
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from the freezer and let come to room temperature. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle all-purpose flour and roll out the dough, place on parchment paper and cookie sheet. Spread a layer of caramel along with the bottom of the galette dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Then place the sliced pears in a single, even, and relatively compact layer on top of the apple butter. Sprinkle the pears with the sugar mixture, then top with the cubed cold butter.
3. Gently fold the bare edge of the dough over the filling, overlapping the dough as necessary. Press gently to seal the edges.
4. In a small dish melt the butter and brush across the edges of the galette, then sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
5. Place the Rustic Spiced Pear Galette into the oven, and bake for 35 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce on top or on the side.
Caramel Sauce
Put 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan and heat it over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, constantly stirring. The sugar will start melting and form clumps, which will turn into amber/brown liquid.
When the sugar is completely melted, add 6 tbsp cubed butter and stir. At this point, the mixture will start to bubble. Stir for a couple of minutes until the butter is melted. First, it will look like the sugar and butter are separated, there is nothing wrong with that.
Gradually add ½ cup heavy cream and stir. It will bubble again.
Stir for another minute, then remove from the heat and add vanilla. You can also add salt at this time if you wish.
