Apple Pear Galette is a delicious open pie perfect for any occasion and refreshing in Summer. A French popular pastry that's known for its rustic and elegant appearance. The galette has a delicious buttery, flaky crust filled with a sweet mixture of apples and pears.
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This dessert is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal ingredients, making it a great option for even first-time bakers. What’s best is that there is no kneading involved!
Combining the sweet fruit filling and the buttery crust creates a delightful flavor that will impress your guests. If you love galette, I think my Apple Galette with Caramel Sauce will win your heart.
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Versatile: This recipe can be customized to fit dietary or taste preferences. It can be made gluten-free or vegan using alternative flour or butter.
Easy: This galette recipe is simple and requires no fancy equipment or skills. Even novice bakers can successfully create it.
Delicious: Combining sweet apples and juicy pears produces a perfectly balanced flavor. The buttery, flaky crust adds a satisfying crunch to each bite, while the cinnamon and sugar topping enhances the flavor.
Crowd-Pleaser: This galette is sure to impress any guests or family members. It can be served warm or cold and pairs well with toppings such as whipped or vanilla ice cream.
Unique Twist: This recipe adds a unique twist to the classic apple pie or tart. The free-form shape of the galette gives it a rustic and homemade feel.
📝 INGREDIENTS
You need simple ingredients from your pantry to make this delicious apple-pear galette recipe.
All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour will form the base of our galette dough, giving it a sturdy structure to hold the filling. Will also use it to thicken the filling, preventing it from being too runny.
Sugar: It will add a touch of sweetness to the galette dough. We will use brown sugar to caramelize the filling, creating a sweet and sticky texture.
Salt: It will enhance the flavor of the galette dough, making it more appetizing.
Butter: Chilled butter cut into cubes will create air pockets in the galette dough, resulting in a flaky texture. It will also create a rich buttery flavor in the filling, making it more delicious.
Water: Chilled water will bind the ingredients to form a cohesive dough.
Blueberries: Although optional, they can add fruity flavor to the filling, making it more vibrant.
Cinnamon powder: Like apple pie, cinnamon is a warm earthy spice that takes the galette to the next level.
Apples and pears: We need these two fruits to make a great-tasting filling.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE IT
Making apple pear galette at home is incredibly easy. Let's look at home to make it step by step:
Step 1
Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter to a bowl. Use your hands or a fork to rub the mixture together until it forms a crumbly texture.
Step 2
Add chilled water to the mixture and form a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Step 3
For the filling, mix all the ingredients (excluding the butter and blueberries) in a mixing bowl.
Step 4
preheat your oven to 190C/375F. Cut enough parchment paper to cover your baking tray and place it on your working surface. Place the dough on the parchment paper and cover it with another parchment paper. Roll the dough out to 13 inches wide.
Step 5
Remove the parchment paper placed over the dough. Pile the apples and pear slices in the center of the dough. Fold the dough edges up and towards the center. Distribute the blueberries all over the filling and place small cubes of butter all over the filling.
Step 6
Place the galette on your baking pan and sprinkle the edges with sugar. Bake the galette for 30 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
👩🏽🍳 PRO TIPS
- Use chilled butter cubes and water, or the crust won't be flaky.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Refrigerating the dough and rolling it out while cold maintains that buttery flavor.
- Always taste the apples and pears. If they are not sweet, you can add more sugar.
📋 VARIATIONS
If you're looking to customize this apple pear galette, here are some ideas:
Maple: Replace the granulated sugar with ¼ cup of maple syrup for a natural and earthy sweetness. The maple flavor pairs beautifully with the apples and pears, and creates a gooey caramel-like texture.
Ginger: Mix one tablespoon of freshly grated ginger into the fruit filling for a spicy and zesty kick.
Honey: Drizzle two tablespoons of honey over the top of the fruit filling before baking for a natural and floral sweetness.
👪 SERVING SIZE
This recipe can be served to 6 to 7 people.
🍽️ HOW TO SERVE IT
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a classic dessert combination.
- For breakfast or brunch options, serve slices of the galette alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice of the galette before serving.
- Top the galette with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
💬 FAQ
Yes, you can use a store-bought pie crust instead of making your own. Just make sure it is rolled out to the correct size and thickness for the recipe.
Yes, you can use different types of fruit for this recipe, such as apples and plums or pears and figs. Just make sure to adjust the amount of sugar and spices accordingly.
Yes, you can make the galette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. To reheat, place it in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
If you want to add whole wheat flour, cut the flour measurement
to half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour.
You have to add one to two more tablespoons of chilled water to the dough when you are using whole wheat flour.
🌡️ STORING
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap. Then, store it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the galette on a baking sheet. Cover it with foil and heat it in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Remember, this galette should not be frozen as the crust would become soggy and the filling would lose its texture. It is best to consume the leftovers within a few days.
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Ingredients
FOR THE GALETTE
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chilled butter cut into cubes
- 4 to 5 tablespoon chilled water
FOR THE FILLING
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup blueberries optional
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples cored, peeled and sliced
- 1 pear cored, peeled and sliced
TO ADD LIGHT BROWN COLOR TO THE EDGES OF THE GALETTE:
- 3 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
THE GALETTE DOUGH:
- In a bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Rub the mixture between your hands or your fingertips or mix by using a fork.
- Add the chilled water and bring the dough together to form a disk. Do not knead this dough. Wrap the dough in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
THE FILLING:
- In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients of the filling (EXCEPT THE BUTTER AND THE BLUEBERRIES.) and mix using a wooden spoon or a spatula for two minutes. You need to mix until the apple and pear slices bring out their juice to help dissolve the sugar and get coated with the flour. We will add the butter and blueberries after filling the galette with apples and pears.
ASSEMBLING APPLE AND PEAR GALETTE:
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F.
- Since the dough is very delicate, cut enough parchment paper to cover your baking tray, then place it on your working surface.
- Place the dough on the parchment paper and cover with another parchment paper. Roll the dough out to 13” wide. If the dough is still hard, leave it for 3 minutes and then roll.
- Discard the parchment paper which you have placed over the dough.
- Pile the apples and pear slices in the center of the dough, 2.5 inches away from the edges.
- Fold the dough edges, up and to the center do this clockwise.
- Distribute the blueberries all over the filling.
- Distribute the butter on the filling by dropping small cubes of it all over the filling.
- Place the galette on your baking pan or sheet.
- Sprinkle the edges with sugar.
- Bake, the Galette for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crust, is golden brown.
Notes
- Use chilled cubed butter and chilled water, or the crust won't be flaky.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Refrigerating the dough and rolling it out while cold maintains that buttery flavor.
- Always taste the apples and pears. If they are not sweet, you can add more sugar.
angiesrecipes
It looks nicely golden and gorgeous! I would love to enjoy a slice with you over a pot of freshly brewed tea :-))
munatycooking
It was delicious especially the crust 🙂
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
This galette certainly does look delicious. Thanks for all the tips and info.