I Want My Dessert - NOW!

We had a lot to drink Saturday night and had an amazing dinner. Apparently, it wasn't enough for D because as we were watching Nine, she suddenly blurts out - " I want my dessert, now." I think she was trying to pay Tim a compliment - because the galette smelled so good.

Apple-Pear Galette

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for the surface

2 9 inch refrigerated pie crusts

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apricot preserves

3 Empire, Gala, or Cortland apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

3 Bartlett pears, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 large egg, beaten

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, place one piecrust on top of the other and roll the stack into one 16 inch circle. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of the preserves on the crust, leaving a 2 inch border.

2. In a large bowl, toss the apples, pears, flour, lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Transfer to the crust, leaving the border clear. Fold the edges of the crust over the fruit mixture.

3. Brush the egg on the crust and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of sugar. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is tender. 50 to 60 minutes.

4. In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of preserves and 1 tablespoon water over medium heat until liquid, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush on the fruit. Serve warm or at room temperature.