Asian Pear Torte | Northwest Kidney Centers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almonds plus 1/4 cup for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup, cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 2 egg yolks
• 2-3 Asian pears
• 1/2 cup apple, current jelly or lemon marmalade
• marishino cherry and powdered sugar for garnish