Fall Pear Galette

Name: Fall Pear Galette
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz); 5 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled, cut into 1-inch slices; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Prep time:25 min
Total time:2 hr 0 min
Ingredients:8
Servings:8
Calories per serving:260

By Created by Joanna(Opens in a new tab)Updated 11/10/2025

Fall Pear Galette

Prep time:25 min
Total time:2 hr 0 min
Ingredients:8
Servings:8
Calories per serving:260

With warming spices and seasonal pears, this Fall Pear Galette is the perfect cozy dessert for when the nights get cooler. Made with Pillsbury™ Pie Crust, a galette is simpler than ever to prepare and approachable for bakers of any experience level. The recipe is simple, low-prep, and ideal for any fall parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, and special occasions. Gather your friends, family, and loved ones around this superb seasonal treat.

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe comes together with only three ingredients. Get to know them and their roles before you begin.

Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts: These ready-made pie crusts are extremely easy to work with, making the whole process extra simple. Plus, each galette only requires one of the two crusts in a package, so you’re free to make two if you want!

Pears: The smoky sweetness of pears makes this dish a little extra cozy. The riper your pears are, the less time your galette will take. If desired, you can swap pears for apples with approximately the same cooking time.

Cheese: Cheese cuts the sweetness in the galette and makes everything a little extra creamy. We suggest Brie for an extra cheesy option or pepper Jack if you want a bit of spicy and sweet flavor.

How to Make Fall Pear Galette

1. Assemble the Crust

Unroll a room-temperature crust on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into an 11-inch round, and place on a sheet pan. Sprinkle cheese over the crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

2. Prepare the Filling

Toss pears with lemon juice, nutmeg, brown sugar, and flour. Mound pear mixture into the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Fold edge of crust over pears, pressing gently to seal (center will be exposed).

3. Bake and Cool

Bake the galette at 400°F for 30 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned. Remove the galette from the sheet pan and cool on a cooling rack.

4. Make Caramelized Sugar

Heat granulated sugar over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is golden. Remove from heat and drizzle caramelized sugar over the galette.

How to Store (and Reheat) Fall Pear Galette

Use these methods for storing and reheating your Fall Pear Galette.

Refrigerator

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The pie crust and caramel will become soggy after that length of time.

Freezer

We do not recommend storing the Fall Pear Galette in the freezer.

Reheating

To reheat the Fall Pear Galette, put it in a 400°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes. You can microwave on High for 1 minute instead, but the crust may become a little soggy.