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Spiced Pear and Cranberry Galette with Maple Pecan Streusel

2023-10-26 - Written by: Anya Petrova

Spiced Pear and Cranberry Galette with Maple Pecan Streusel

A rustic and flavorful galette filled with sweet pears, tart cranberries, and warming spices, topped with a buttery pecan streusel.

Ingredients:

  • For the Crust:

    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
    • 1/4 cup ice water
  • For the Filling:

    • 3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Pinch of salt
  • For the Maple Pecan Streusel:

    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions:

  1. Make the Crust: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring until dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced pears, cranberries, sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. Make the Streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and maple syrup until well combined.

  4. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. Arrange pear and cranberry 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 the exposed dough with milk or egg wash. Sprinkle generously with maple pecan streusel.

  6. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.