Makes 6 servings BAKING FROM MY HOME TO YOURS Dorie Greenspan For the pears: 6 canned pear halves OR 3 medium pears, firm but ripe 1 lemon 4 cups water, optional 1 1/4 cups sugar, optional For the almond cream: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup ground blanched almonds 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon [ ... ]