Effortless Fall Delight: Your New Favorite Pear Galette

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   For the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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   For the Filling: While the dough chills, prepare the pears. In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced pears with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
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   Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-14 inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
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   Arrange Pears: Arrange the pear slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
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   Fold and Finish: Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the pears, pleating as you go. Brush the folded crust with egg wash (if using) and sprinkle with turbinado sugar (if using).
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   Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and tender. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.