Apple and Pear Galette
Apple and Pear Galette - flaky puff pastry forms the perfect crust for apples and pears sauteed in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 sheet packaged puff pastry
- 2 Granny Smith Apples , peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4- inch pieces
- 2 Bartlett Pears , peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4- inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Caramel (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over a medium heat.
- Add the apples and pears to the skillet.
- Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Saute for 8 minutes or until the apples and pears are beginning to soften.
- Add the cinnamon and saute for 30 seconds more.
- Remove from the heat. Spoon apple and pear mixture over the center of the puff pastry leaving 1-inch around the edges.
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry in.
- Brush the egg over the folded edges of the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the edges of the puff pastry.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Serve with whipped cream and caramel if desired.