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Spiced Pear and Almond Galette with Salted Caramel Drizzle

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Evergreen

Autumn Dessert Galette Pear Almond Salted Caramel

Spiced Pear and Almond Galette with Salted Caramel Drizzle

A rustic yet elegant galette bursting with the flavors of autumn. Sweet pears meet crunchy almonds, spiced perfectly and encased in a flaky pastry crust, then drizzled with a luscious homemade salted caramel.

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 1/2 cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 4 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds

For the Salted Caramel Drizzle:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Make the Pastry: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the diced butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Filling: While the pastry chills, toss the sliced pears with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

  3. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the pear mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go to create a rustic edge. Sprinkle the almonds over the pears.

  4. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before drizzling with the salted caramel sauce.

  5. Make the Salted Caramel Drizzle: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color (about 8-10 minutes). Carefully pour in the heavy cream (be careful, it will bubble vigorously!). Whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in butter and sea salt.

  6. Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the warm salted caramel sauce over the cooled galette and serve immediately. Enjoy!