If autumn had a scent, it would be warm pears, cinnamon, and buttery pastry fresh from the oven. This Spiced Pear and Walnut Galette is the kind of rustic dessert that looks like it came straight from a country bakery, but is actually simple enough to throw together on a cosy weeknight.
The magic is in its imperfection — no fussy tart tins, no perfectly crimped edges. Just a golden, flaky crust wrapped around tender spiced pears, with a scattering of crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of honey for good measure. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it disappear faster than you can say “seconds.”
Why This Tastes Great
- Buttery, flaky crust with a rustic homemade feel
- Sweet, juicy pears spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Crunchy walnuts for texture and nutty depth
- Gorgeous to look at, but deceptively easy to make
Servings & Timings
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust or puff pastry
- 3 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 50 g (¼ cup) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon plain flour (to absorb juices)
- 50 g (½ cup) walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling
- In a bowl, toss sliced pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Galette
- Place pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange pears in the centre, leaving a 5 cm (2-inch) border. Sprinkle walnuts over the top and dot with butter.
- Fold Edges
- Fold pastry edges over the filling, pleating slightly as you go, leaving the centre exposed. Brush pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender.
- Finish & Serve
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Storage
- Best eaten the same day, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp.
Nutritional Information (per serving, 1/8 galette)
Approximate values
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Fibre: 3 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Spiced Pear and Walnut Galette – Rustic and Irresistible
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This rustic spiced pear and walnut galette is flaky, fragrant, and ready in under an hour – the perfect autumn dessert.
Ingredients
Method
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Filling
- In a bowl, toss sliced pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated.
Assemble the Galette
- Place pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange pears in the centre, leaving a 5 cm (2-inch) border. Sprinkle walnuts over the top and dot with butter.
Fold Edges
- Fold pastry edges over the filling, pleating slightly as you go, leaving the centre exposed. Brush pastry with beaten egg.
Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender.
Finish & Serve
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
Notes
Storage
Best eaten the same day, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp.
