When people think of autumn fruits, their minds almost always go straight to apples. However, there are many other fruits ready to harvest in the fall—including pears, which tend to be harvested between August and October.
I’ve always loved pears, but I almost never buy them because I’m not sure what to do with them besides just eating them plain. I recently came home from the local farmer’s market with a full bag but few ideas of what to do with them.
A friend recommended that I make a pear galette, a pastry that I had heard of but never attempted before. Inspired by a few beautiful pictures on Pinterest, I set out to create my own take.
The galette could be described as a thin, open-faced pie, or a large elevated pastry—perfect for sharing among friends. I balanced the mild flavor of the fruit with a rich spice mix to complement the flavor and bring out the taste of autumn.
The ingredients are simple to bring together, but the result looks so sophisticated. My husband and I sliced it into triangles and ate it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I now have a new favorite way to eat pears, and can’t wait to get another bag of them from my farmer’s market.
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