<- Back To Recipes
Spiced Pear and Cardamom Galette with Salted Honey Drizzle

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Hearthwood

Galette Pear Recipe Fall Dessert Spiced Desserts Honey Drizzle

Spiced Pear and Cardamom Galette with Salted Honey Drizzle

A rustic yet elegant galette filled with spiced pears, fragrant cardamom, and a drizzle of salted honey. Perfect for autumn gatherings.

Spiced Pear and Cardamom Galette with Salted Honey Drizzle

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter, diced
    • ¼ cup ice water
  • For the Filling:
    • 6 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • For the Salted Honey Drizzle:
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until dough just comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced pears, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

  3. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange pear filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as needed. Brush edges of dough with milk or egg wash for a golden finish.

  4. Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly on baking sheet before drizzling with salted honey.

  5. Make the Salted Honey Drizzle: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and sea salt. Stir until salt dissolves. Drizzle over cooled galette and serve warm.

Enjoy!