

Filled with the frangipane mixture it can be kept forabout 1 hour, covered and refrigerated. PREPARE AHEAD - The pastry-lined flan tin can be kept, covered with clingfilm, in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cool slightly, brush with hot apricot glaze and sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds.If the pastry is becoming too dark, place a ring of foil around the edge. After this time put the cold plain shelf on the second set of runners and continue to bake for a further 15–20 minutes until the almond filling is set and golden brown. : 2 oven Lift the tin on to a baking sheet and bake on the floor of the Roasting Oven for 15–20 minutes until pale golden. Then transfer to the centre of the Baking Oven until set and golden brown, another 15–20 minutes. Lift the tin on to a baking sheet and bake on the floor of the Roasting Oven until pale golden, about 15–20 minutes.Be sure to leave enough room between them to allow the frangipane mixture to rise. Arrange the pear halves, cut side down, attractively on the filling.

Spoon the frangipane mixture into the pastry case and level the top using a small palette knife.If possible, chill for a further 30 minutes. Roll out the chilled pastry on a lightly floured work surface and line a flan tin 28cm (11 in) in diameter, about 2.5cm (1 in) deep.Leave this mixture in the fridge until required.

Process for a few seconds until well incorporated. Add the ground almonds, flour and almond extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Cream the butter and sugar together, then gradually add the beaten eggs (do not worry if it looks curdled at this stage).
