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Expand1 rutabaga, peeled, 1/8-inch crosswise slices Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 of a (17-1/2 oz) package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry Ask a question about this ingredient
2 egg whites Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup chopped pecans Ask a question about this ingredient
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg) Ask a question about this ingredient
1-2 large pears, halved, cored, peeled and thinly sliced lenghtwise Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup ham slices (or equal shape and number of ham slices as pear slices) Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces Italian Style Creamy Mascarpone Cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons orange marmalade, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.
Ask a question about this stepCombine rutabaga slices, water, and sugar in a 4-cup microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to steam covered or until just about soft. Drain water.
Ask a question about this stepPlace pastry sheet in a greased 8 to 9-inch spring form pan or 8-inch baking pan. Beat egg whites in small bowl, brush on pastry sheet. To the remaining egg whites, add pecans and clove; set aside. On top of pastry sheet arrange steamed rutabaga. Alternate and overlap slices of pears and ham over rutabaga. Turn edges of pastry about 1/2-inch over filling. Evenly pour egg and nut mixture over pears and ham.
Ask a question about this stepBake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden. Meanwhile, make Marmalade Mascarpone Cream by mixing in small bowl, mascarpone with 2 tablespoons marmalade; set aside. When galette is done baking remove from oven, gently spoon remaining orange marmalade over top; cool for 5 minutes. Dollop each serving of galette with Marmalade Mascarpone Cream. Serve warm.
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