Introduction
Rustic pear galettes are the perfect blend of simplicity and charm — they look like something from a bakery window, yet are easy enough for any home baker to pull off. Each one celebrates ripe pears, buttery pastry, and cozy fall flavors. From honey-glazed to almond-filled, these 20 galette recipes prove that fancy doesn’t have to mean complicated.
1. Classic Rustic Pear Galette
This timeless version lets the pears shine — simple, buttery, and perfectly sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay crust on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange pear slices in the center, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon, drizzle butter.
- Fold edges inward, brush crust with egg wash.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Top with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with warm honey.
2. Honey Almond Pear Galette
Sweet honey and crunchy almonds turn a simple galette into something special.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 pie crust
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer pears over crust, drizzle honey, and sprinkle almonds.
- Fold crust edges, brush with butter.
- Bake 35 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
3. Caramel Pear Galette
Soft caramel and buttery pears make this dessert irresistibly rich.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 pie crust
- 3 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Arrange pears on crust and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Fold edges and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake 35 minutes until caramelized.
How to Serve It
Top with more caramel or a scoop of ice cream.
4. Pear and Ginger Galette
Ginger adds warmth and a spicy twist to sweet pears.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine pears, ginger, and sugar.
- Arrange on crust, fold edges, brush butter.
- Bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.
5. Maple Pecan Pear Galette
Maple syrup and pecans add cozy fall flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spread pears and pecans over crust.
- Drizzle maple syrup, fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Drizzle extra maple syrup before serving.
6. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pear Galette
Classic comfort flavors that make your kitchen smell heavenly.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Combine pears with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Arrange on crust, fold edges.
- Brush crust with butter.
- Bake 35 minutes at 375°F.
How to Serve It
Add a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.
7. Pear and Ricotta Galette
A light, elegant twist with a creamy base and crisp crust.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Mix ricotta and honey; spread on crust.
- Arrange pears on top, sprinkle sugar.
- Fold edges, bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle extra honey before serving.
8. Rustic Pear and Apple Galette
Two fall fruits come together for a balanced, sweet-tart flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pear + 1 apple, sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix fruit with sugar and cinnamon.
- Arrange in crust, fold edges, brush butter.
- Bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
9. Pear Cranberry Galette
Tart cranberries add festive color and tang to sweet pears.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ¼ cup cranberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Combine fruit and sugar.
- Arrange on crust, fold edges, brush butter.
- Bake 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with orange zest for a fresh finish.
10. Pear Chocolate Galette
Bittersweet chocolate adds richness and elegance.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Scatter chocolate over crust center.
- Arrange pears on top, sprinkle sugar.
- Fold edges; bake 35 minutes at 375°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with cocoa powder or serve with espresso.
11. Vanilla Pear Galette
Subtle vanilla enhances the pear’s natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Toss pears with sugar and vanilla.
- Arrange on crust; fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
12. Pear Frangipane Galette
This bakery-style galette looks impressive but is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Beat almond flour, butter, sugar, and egg into a paste.
- Spread over crust; layer pears on top.
- Fold crust; bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar and toasted almonds.
13. Pear and Blue Cheese Galette
A sweet-and-savory showstopper for cheese lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 2 oz blue cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pie crust
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Arrange pears on crust, scatter blue cheese.
- Fold edges, bake 30 minutes at 400°F.
- Drizzle with honey.
How to Serve It
Serve warm as an appetizer or with wine.
14. Pear and Walnut Galette
Nutty, buttery, and full of cozy fall flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Mix pears, sugar, and walnuts.
- Arrange in crust, fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle maple syrup or dust with cinnamon.
15. Pear and Cardamom Galette
Cardamom adds a floral, aromatic twist that pairs perfectly with pears.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Combine pears with sugar and cardamom.
- Arrange on crust, fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes at 375°F.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream lightly flavored with cardamom.
16. Pear and Raspberry Galette
Bright, sweet, and beautifully balanced.
Ingredients
- 1 pear, sliced
- ¼ cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Toss fruit with sugar and lemon juice.
- Spread on crust; fold edges.
- Bake 30–35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
17. Rustic Pear and Honey Thyme Galette
A hint of thyme gives this dessert a fragrant, earthy touch.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fresh thyme
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Arrange pears over crust, drizzle honey, sprinkle thyme.
- Fold edges, bake 35 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle more honey before serving warm.
18. Pear and Hazelnut Galette
Nutty hazelnuts make this dessert rich and aromatic.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ¼ cup hazelnut meal
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Mix hazelnut meal with sugar; spread on crust.
- Add pears, fold edges.
- Bake 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with shaved chocolate or hazelnuts.
19. Pear and Lemon Zest Galette
A little lemon zest brings lightness to every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Mix pears with zest and sugar.
- Arrange on crust, fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes at 375°F.
How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of lemon glaze for extra zing.
20. Pear and Cream Cheese Galette
Cream cheese adds smoothness that balances the fruit’s sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 pears, sliced
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; spread on crust.
- Arrange pears on top, fold edges.
- Bake 35 minutes at 375°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
Conclusion
Rustic pear galettes are proof that homemade desserts can look stunning without extra effort. Whether you love them sweet, nutty, or with a hint of spice, each one brings cozy comfort to your table. Bake your favorite version, share it with friends, and enjoy the simple beauty of pears wrapped in buttery pastry.
