Ingredients
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2 Pears
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1/2 cup Butter, softened
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1 1/2 cup Brown sugar
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2 Large eggs
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1 Vanilla
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1/2 tsp Almond extract
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2 cups All purpose flour
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2 tsp Baking soda
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1 tsp Ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp Ground cloves
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1/2 cup Almonds, chopped
Directions
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Preparation:Preheat oven to 300 degree F. |
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Crust:In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until creamy. |
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is light and fluffy. |
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Blend in vanilla, almond extract, and pears. |
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. |
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Mix the contents of both bowls together. |
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Stir in chopped almonds. Spread mixture in a well-greased springform pan. |
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Pears:Cut the pears in half. Cut the halves on slices to get 8 pieces. |
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Set the pear pieces on the cake forming a nice circle. |
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Baking:Bake in preheated 300 degree F oven for 70-80 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. |
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Let the pie stand in the pan for 20 minutes. Put it on a wire rack to cool completely. |
