Pear Galette with a Braided Crust
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This pear galette is both easy and impressive, perfect for a delicious homemade dessert with minimal effort. Featuring tender, thinly sliced pears layered on a buttery, cinnamon-sugar crust, this galette is a standout treat. The crust is made from store-bought pie dough, which is rolled out, braided, and topped with a simple egg wash for a golden finish.
To achieve the best results, chill the assembled galette for 15 minutes before baking. This step helps the dough maintain its shape and ensures a crisp, flaky crust.
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Prep time 20mins (15 minute chill time)
Cook time 35mins
Serves or Makes: 6 servings
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ingredients
- 2 store-bought pie crusts
- Unsalted butter, as needed
- 3 medium pears, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon, adjusted to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
Method
Step 1
Spread butter between the two pie crusts and roll them out.
Step 2
Place an 8-inch plate on top of the rolled dough, leaving 1 1/2-2 inches of dough around the edge. Cut the dough into 1/2-inch strips.
Step 3
Braid the strips (watch the video for a visual guide).
Step 4
Sprinkle the bottom of the galette with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
Step 5
Layer the thinly sliced pears on top of the cinnamon-sugar base.
Step 6
Sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar over the pears.
Step 7
Brush the edge of the galette with egg wash and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.
Step 8
Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 10
Bake the galette for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
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