Pear Frangipane Tart - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned, and leveled
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 11 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 6 cups cold water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise pod
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 strips lemon peel without the pith, plus half a lemon
• 3 Pears, firm yet slightly ripe
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (+ 1 tablespoon)
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 large whole eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
• powdered sugar for dusting
• lightly sweetened whipped cream