Almond Pear Flan

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I have prepared this for most holiday get together for years. You can prepare pastry case up to a day before adding filling and pears. Bake up to 3 hours before serving. This holds up well and can be prepared in advance and served the next day.

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Steps

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Pastry: combine all ingredients in processor , process until combined.

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Remove to lightly floured surface , knead into smooth ball , cover , refrigerate 30 minutes.

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Roll pastry large enough to line a 9-inch flan tin.

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Filling: cream butter and sugar together until just combined , add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

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Fold in almonds and flour.

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Spread filling into pastry case , place pear quarters over filling , bake in moderate 350 degree oven 35 minutes or until golden brown.

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Brush with warmed sieved apricot jam.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks, eggs, ground almonds, pears, apricot jam