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Irresistible Pear and Cranberry Galette

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A cozy, rustic autumn dessert featuring a flaky golden crust filled with caramelized pears and tart cranberries, brightened with orange zest and a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pie dough)
  • 3 ripe pears (mix of Bosc and Bartlett), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for the filling
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
  • Zest of 1 medium orange
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced pears, cranberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, and flour. Toss gently until fruit is evenly coated.
  3. On a lightly floured surface or parchment paper, roll dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
  4. Transfer the crust to a rimmed baking sheet using the parchment paper underneath.
  5. Pile the fruit mixture in the center, leaving about a 2-inch (5 cm) border around the edges free.
  6. Dot butter pieces over the fruit filling.
  7. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the fruit, pleating gently to overlap about 2 inches (5 cm) over the fruit.
  8. Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar on the crust edges.
  9. Bake for 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and fruit filling is bubbling. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast.
  10. Let cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep dough cold if making homemade crust to ensure flakiness. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. If vegan, substitute butter with plant-based butter and egg wash with maple syrup or almond milk. To prevent soggy crust, toss fruit with flour and lemon juice and bake on a rimmed sheet. Let galette cool before serving to thicken juices.

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