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Spiced Pear and Cranberry Galette with Toasted Walnut Crumble

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Hawthorne

Spiced Pear and Cranberry Galette with Toasted Walnut Crumble

A rustic and elegant galette filled with sweet spiced pears, tart cranberries, and a crunchy walnut crumble topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy evening treat.

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
    • ¼ cup ice water
  • For the Filling:

    • 4 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the Crumble Topping:

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
    • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions:

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour the pear and cranberry filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as needed to create a rustic edge. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling.
  5. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!