Salted Caramel Pear Galette

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed(paid link)
• 4 tbsp ice water(paid link)
• 3 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced(paid link)
• ¼ cup brown sugar(paid link)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch(paid link)
• ½ tsp cinnamon(paid link)
• ½ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• ½ cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter(paid link)
• ¼ tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 large egg, beaten(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.

2. 2

   Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   While the dough chills, prepare the caramel. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp water. Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it simmer until it turns an amber color. Carefully whisk in 4 tbsp butter and 0.5 cup heavy cream. Stir in 0.25 tsp salt. Let it cool.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. 5

   In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with 0.25 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 0.5 tsp cinnamon.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Spread a thin layer of the cooled salted caramel over the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange the pear slices over the caramel. Fold the dough border up and over the edges of the pears, pleating as needed.

8. 8

   Brush the folded dough with the beaten egg. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.

   35 min

9. 9

   Let the galette cool slightly before drizzling with additional salted caramel sauce. Serve warm.