Pear Croustade with Lemon Pastry and Almonds Recipe | Epicurious.com
"In this free-form tart, the filling is mounded in the center of the pastry and the edges are simply folded up around it...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
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1/4 cup (or more) whipping cream
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1 pound firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
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1 pound firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
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5 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
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1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground nutmeg
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Whipping cream (for brushing)
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2 tablespoons sliced almonds
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Vanilla ice cream (optional)
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