Name: Pear and Almond Tart
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons apple cider; 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 9 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup (packed) almond paste (about 5 ounces); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 medium Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 7 ounces each)

Hira Rhode of North Bennington, Vermont, writes: "My husband took me to The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern in nearby Manchester to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We rarely order dessert, but we couldn't resist the pear and almond tart. We have five pear trees of our own at home, so we could most definitely make good use of the recipe. Could you get it for us?"

To create the most flavorful tart, be sure to use very ripe pears.

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