Pear Galette with Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 or 4 red pears, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons pear or lemon curd
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• 2 teaspoons minced candied ginger, or to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of flour in the center.

2. Prepare Pie Crust:

   • Bring the refrigerated pie crust to room temperature according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Prepare Pear Filling:

   • In a medium mixing bowl, toss the pear slices with lemon juice.
   • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, ground ginger, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the pear slices and toss to coat evenly.

4. Assemble the Galette:

   • Unroll the pie crust and place it in the center of the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle the remaining flour over the crust and roll it into a 12-inch circle.
   • Arrange the pear slices on the dough, starting 2 inches from the edge and working your way around. Stack any extra slices in the center.
   • Dot the pears with small pieces of butter and drizzle any remaining juices from the bowl over the pears.
   • Fold the edges of the crust over the pears, creating pleats as needed. If the pleats don’t hold, lightly moisten with wet fingertips.
   • Lightly brush the crust with the beaten egg.

5. Bake:

   • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the pears are bubbly, about 35 to 40 minutes.

6. Add Topping:

   • Remove the galette from the oven. In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the pear or lemon curd and bourbon (if using). Microwave on High until the mixture bubbles, about 1 minute. Brush this mixture over the pear filling.
   • Sprinkle the minced candied ginger over the top.

7. Cool and Serve:

   • Using the parchment paper, slide the galette onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
   • When ready to serve, transfer the galette to a serving dish or cutting board using the parchment paper. Slide out the parchment paper and cut the galette into 8 wedges.

Enjoy your pear galette!

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This recipe is a delicious and elegant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, buttery crust, and hints of spice creates a delightful treat!