Brown Sugar & Pear Galette Recipe

pear galette recipe

(Rustic, juicy, and effortlessly beautiful.)

The perfect “unfussy” fruit dessert.

Ingredients.

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry (or homemade shortcrust)
  • 3-4 ripe but firm pears (like Bosc or Anjou)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (for glazing)

How to Make This.

  1. Prep Pears: Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears. Toss them in a bowl with the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice.
  2. Roll Out Pastry: On a piece of parchment paper, roll out your pastry into a rough circle (about 12 inches).
  3. Assemble: Arrange the pear slices in the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border all around. You can fan them out or just pile them up rustically.
  4. Fold: Gently fold the edges of the pastry over the pears, pleating it as you go. The center should remain open.
  5. Chill: Place the galette (on its parchment) in the fridge for 15 minutes. This helps the pastry stay flaky.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and the pears are tender.
  7. Glaze: While warm, melt the apricot jam with a splash of water and brush it over the pears for a professional shine.

Tips.

  • Pear Ripeness: Use pears that are ripe but still hold their shape. If they are too soft, they will turn to mush in the oven.
  • Cold Pastry: Always keep your pastry cold. If it gets too soft while you’re working, put it back in the fridge.
  • The Border: Don’t worry about making the folds perfect—the charm of a galette is its rustic, imperfect look.

Why Make This?

A galette is for the days when you want a tart but don’t want the hassle of a tin. It’s forgiving, quick to assemble, and always looks impressive. The combination of brown sugar and pear creates a deep, caramel-like syrup that is pure comfort.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS.

  1. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
  2. Drizzle with a little salted caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  3. Pair with a glass of cold milk or a spiced chai latte.
  4. Leftovers make a surprisingly good breakfast with a cup of coffee.

More Baking Recipes.

lemon blueberry loaf recipe

Lemon Blueberry Loaf.

chocolate rye cookies

Chocolate Rhy Cookies.

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