INGREDIENTS
3
lbs Bartlett pears, firm but ripe
1
Egg
1 7 ounce package
Marzipan or almond paste
2 3/4 cups
All purpose flour
1/2 tsp
Almond extract
1/3 cup
Brown sugar, packed dark
1/4 tsp
Cardamom, ground
3 tbsp
Cornstarch
3/4 tsp
Salt
5 tbsp
Solid vegetable shortening
1 tbsp
Sugar
1
Vanilla bean
7 tbsp
Pear nectar
1/2 cup
Butter, unsalted