Ingredients

4 firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds

3/4 cup milk

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

3 large eggs, beaten lightly

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (preferably pure)*

3/4 cup self-rising cake flour

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

• *Pure almond extract is available at specialty foods shops.

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