Name: Pear Croustade with Lemon Pastry and Almonds
Yield: Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup (or more) whipping cream; 1 pound firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced; 1 pound firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground nutmeg; Whipping cream (for brushing); 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; Vanilla ice cream (optional)

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