Apple and Pear Rustic Pie

Preparation : 35 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Yield :6-8 servings

There's no better way to finish the month of October than with an apple-pear galette? Simple and easy to make, this comforting dessert is sure to please every sweet tooth!

Serve with ice cream and caramel sauce for the ultimate sweet indulgence!

INGREDIENTS:

For the crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 pinch of fine grey sea salt
• 1/3 cup organic virgin canola oil
• 1/3 cup water

For the filling

• 4 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 4 pears, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips
• The juice of one lemon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg

PREPARATION:

For the crust

1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and canola oil.
2. Add water gradually to the mixture, kneading as you go to form a ball.
3. Cover the ball with a clean cloth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Sprinkle a work surface and rolling pin with flour and roll out the dough. Set aside.

For the filling

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large bowl, combine apples, pears, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Place the dough in a 9-inch pie pan and arrange the fruits in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border all around. Gently fold the edges of the dough to cover the fruits.
4. Bake for about 45 minutes.
5. Allow to cool before serving. 
6. Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce!

 Photo Credits Stéfanie Crevier @le_refuge_soins_naturels