Apple-Pear Galette by Real Simple

Oh, yum. I made this for Sean's bday (he *loves* tartes). It was so good Oscar called me from work the next day, while eating leftovers, just to tell me that "it was one of the best things I've ever made." SO easy, SO quick, SOOOO delish. You WILL look like a pastry chef.

Type in title at Real Simple to see the photo - I tried but it was having "server" issues.

Ingredients
2T flour
2 (9" piecrusts) - used pillsbury, but TJs has an amazing crust.
1/4C, plus 2 T apricot preserves
3 Granny Smith Apples (Gala, Empire or Cortland are good too); slice 1/4" thin
3 Bartlett Pears; slice 1/4" thin
2T fresh lemon juice
1/2 t cinnamon
3T, plus 1t granulated sugar
1 large egg, beaten

Directions (this looks complicated, but it's not. Do it 1x and you'll realize this is the easiest, prettiest & yummiest desert, ever!)

1. Heat oven to 350. On a lightly flour surface place 1 piecrust on top of the other and roll stack into a 16" circle. Transfer to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
2. Spread 1/4C of preserves on the crust, leaving a 2" border.
3. In a large bowl, toss the apples, pears, cinnamon, and 3T sugar.
4. Transfer mix to the crust, leaving the border clear.
5. Fold the edges of the crust over the fruit mixture. It doesn't cover the mixture, it's just the edges that you're folding over and pressing (to make it look pretty & holds it all together).
   
6. Brush the egg on the crust (this makes it "golden").
7. Sprinkle w/ remaining teaspoon of Sugar.
8. Bake until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender (50-60min).
9. In a small saucepan, heat hte remaining 2T of preserves & 1T water over medium heat until liquid (2-3 min - keep stirring!).
10. Brush sauce over the top of the galette.
11. Serve warm or room temperature.

Delish w/ vanilla ice cream!