"This recipe works well with other fresh fruits such as nectarines, plums, figs, and bananas...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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8 ounces (2 cups) unbleached pastry flour* (not whole-wheat)
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
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3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds (about 2 1/2 ounces)
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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4 firm-ripe peaches
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup sugar
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vanilla or honey ice cream
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raspberry sauce
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raspberries