Rustic Cranberry-Pear Galette

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat pizza pan or baking sheet with nontstick cooking spray, then set aside.
2. 2
   Set aside 1 teaspoon sugar, then, in a medium bowl, combine remaining sugar, cornstarch & cinnamon, blending well.
3. 3
   Add pears, cranberries & vanilla extract & toss to coat.
4. 4
   Remove crust from pouch, then unfold it, remove plastic sheets & place it on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5
   Spoon pear mixture in center of crust to within 2 inches of the edge.
6. 6
   Fold edge of crust 2 inches over pear mixture & crimp slightly.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, combine egg white & water & whisk until well blended.
8. 8
   Brush egg wash onto outer edges of pie crust & sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar.
9. 9
   Bake 25 minutes or until pears are tender & crust is golden brown. If edges brown too quickly, covere with foil after 15 minutes of baking.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack at least 30 minutes.