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Bourbon-Soaked Pear Galette

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 firm Bosc pears cored and sliced into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Mix bourbon and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and add pear slices, tossing gently to coat. Set aside to soak for about 20 minutes. Combine brown sugar, butter, and flour into small lumps; set aside for topping the galette.
  • Drain the pears (reserve the bourbon mixture for a cocktail*) and toss with the granulated sugar. Arrange pear slices in overlapping rows on the dough and sprinkle topping over the pears.
  • Pleat the dough, brush with egg mixture, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes and then cover with tented foil and bake for 30 minutes longer.