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Ina Garten Pear Galette Recipe

Ina Garten Pear Galette Recipe

A rustic and buttery Ina Garten Pear Galette Recipe made with sweet pears and flaky pastry. This simple dessert is inspired by classic Ina Garten’s recipes and perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet Pie dough Homemade or store-bought
  • 3 Ripe pears Peeled and sliced
  • 3 tbsp Sugar Adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Balances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens filling
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon Optional warmth
  • 1 tbsp Butter Small pieces
  • 1 Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Coarse sugar For crust topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • That simplicity is one reason galettes are so enjoyable to make.

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oven
  1. A hot oven helps create that golden crust.
    Ina Garten Pear Galette Recipe
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl I combine:
    Ina Garten Pear Galette Recipe
  2. sliced pears
  3. sugar
  4. lemon juice
  5. cinnamon
  6. cornstarch
  7. Then I gently toss everything together.
  8. The pears should look lightly coated.
Step 3: Roll the Dough
  1. I roll the pie dough into a rough 12-inch circle.
  2. It doesn’t need to be perfect.
  3. In fact, slightly uneven edges give the galette its rustic look.
Step 4: Add the Pears
  1. Next I arrange the pear slices in the center of the dough.
  2. I leave about 2 inches of space around the edges.
  3. Then I fold the edges over the fruit.
Step 5: Add the Finishing Touches
  1. I brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar over the edges.
  2. Small pieces of butter go on top of the fruit.
Step 6: Bake the Galette
  1. The galette bakes for 35–40 minutes.
  2. The crust becomes golden and the pears soften beautifully.
  3. The smell of butter and fruit filling the kitchen is honestly one of my favorite parts.

Notes

Keep the dough cold

Cold dough creates a flakier crust.

Don’t overfill

Too much fruit can cause juices to spill during baking.

Use parchment paper

This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.