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John's Pear and Almond-Cream Tart

John's Pear and Almond-Cream Tart was pinched from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/341118/johns-pear-and-almond-cream-tart" target="_blank">www.marthastewart.com.</a>
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 cup blanched almonds
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 cans (15 ounces each) pear halves, drained, patted dry, and sliced lengthwise
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