I started by blanching some almonds. Basically I just threw the almonds into boiling hot water. After a couple minutes I rinsed them and the skins slipped right off.
Next I grind them in the processor. This will later go in the batter.
After this I take a break because my son decided to pay me a lil visit in the kitchen. How cute is he?!?!
Ok, back to work! I start preparing the pears. I peel, cut and place them atop a melted butter-sugar concoction.
I pour the batter on top and I bake it. This is the result!
The cake was delicious! I was a little worried because the batter looked lumpy while baking but once out of the oven it looked great. OK folks, time to hit the hay!
What if I don't have a fancy processor? This looks great, too. Adding this to my to-do list. Between you and my BH&G cookbook, I'm all set.
ReplyDeleteYou can crush the almonds yourself. It was really good! I'll send you the recipe when youre ready to make it. Whats a BH&G cookbook?
ReplyDeleteYum. I'll take the recipe too (I'll probably use almond meal though cuz I'm LAZY!)
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ReplyDeleteBH&G is Better Homes & Gardens. I know because my Mom gave me one of those cookbooks when I got my first place almost 14 years ago. I've yet to use it. :0P
ReplyDeleteYou got it Mrs. Chan!!
ReplyDeleteThankfully someone else posted the Pear Cake recipe.
Here is the recipe:
http://www.cucinanicolina.com/pear-almond-upside-down-cake
By the way, I didnt use a cast iron skillet, just my regular pan. A cake pan works fine as well.