Golden flaky galette with tender pears, fresh ginger, and buttery pastry for a warm and comforting treat.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
→ Filling
06 - 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ To Finish
13 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
14 - 1 tablespoon turbinado or coarse sugar (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate cold butter using fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
02 - Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until dough begins to hold together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, toss sliced pears with lemon juice, brown sugar, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Set aside.
04 - Set oven temperature to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch round and transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Arrange the pear filling over the pastry center leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating to secure.
07 - Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg and optionally sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
