Decadent Maple-Pecan Galette with a Ginger Kick

Decadent Maple-Pecan Galette with a Ginger Kick

90 mins
medium
6 servings

A beautiful and flavorful fall galette featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a warm blend of pecans, maple sugar, and fresh ginger. Perfect for a cozy autumn gathering.

DessertFallGalettePecan

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pastry Blender
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 215.00 gramsAll-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour(Ensure gluten-free flour blend is suitable for baking.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonGranulated Sugar
  • 0.50 teaspoonFine Sea Salt
  • 145.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Cold, cubed butter.)
  • 150.00 gramsPecans(Toasted for enhanced flavor.)
  • 110.00 gramsMaple Sugar(For a rich maple flavor.)
  • 85.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Room temperature, cubed.)
  • 1.00 eachLarge Egg(Room temperature.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonBourbon(Optional, for a sophisticated flavor.)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsVanilla Extract
  • 2.00 teaspoonsFresh Ginger(Finely grated.)
  • 0.25 teaspoonGround Allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoonFine Sea Salt
  • Flaky Sea Salt(For sprinkling.)
  • Whipped Cream or Ice Cream(For serving.)

Instructions

1

Whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add egg and mix until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

4

Combine pecans, maple sugar, butter, egg, bourbon (if using), vanilla, ginger, and allspice in a food processor until finely ground.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Chill the pecan mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into an 11-inch circle.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Spoon the pecan mixture onto the dough, leaving a 1.5-inch border.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Fold the dough over the filling, pleating the edges to seal.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Chill the galette for another 20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

10

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Brush the galette with beaten egg, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and maple sugar.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

12

Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

13

Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

Estimated time: 30 minutes