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Rustic pie almonds and pears

Almond Pear galette


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  • Author: Fadela
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices

Description

A delicious pear galette with a crisp, buttery pastry crust, a rich almond filling, and juicy sliced pears. Perfectly rustic and full of flavor, this 10-inch (25 cm) tart serves about 10 slices.


Ingredients

Galette dough:

  • 200 g (1.6 cups) All-purpose flour
  • 80 g (2/3 cup) Powdered  sugar
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) Almond meal
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 Egg - room temperature
  • 125 g (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) Butter - unsalted and cold

Almond Cream:

  • 50 g (3.5 tbsp) Butter- unsalted and softened
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) Granulated sugar
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) Almond meal
  • 1 Egg - room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3-4 - Fresh pears or canned pears

Instructions

Galette Dough:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, almond meal, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together into a smooth ball.
  3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Almond filling:

  1. In a bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
  2. Add the almond meal and sugar, then mix in the egg until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir until you have a smooth and uniform mixture, then set aside in the fridge.

 

Assembling and Baking the Galette:

  1. Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thick.
  3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spread the almond cream in the center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border around the edges.
  5. Arrange the sliced pears over the almond cream, then gently fold the edges of the dough over the pears.
  6. Sprinkle with cane sugar and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips:

 

  • Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out for better texture.
  • Slice pears thinly and evenly for even baking.
  • Don’t skip the almond cream, it adds richness and flavor.
  • Brush the crust with egg wash for a golden finish.
  • Let the galette cool before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Tart
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 29
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 29