preheat oven at 450°f, baking at same heat 450. for pie shell cook for 11to 13 minutes.

when pie shell is done let cool

making filling, in a small saucepan, mix granulated sugar, salt, and cornstarch with a wooden spoon. star in milk.cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture thickens and begins to boil, ball 1 minute stir a little hot mixture into egg yolks; pour back into saucepan cook, staring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly . stir and extracts. remove from heat

pour into medium bowl; place wax paper directly on surface. refrigerate for 1 hour

how to assemble, roll almond paste between two sheets of wax paper into a six inch circle, remove top sheet, invert paste on bottom of pie shell, remove wax paper.

spread with custard, arrange well-drained pears around edge, brush with melted preserves.on pears

and a small bowl beat heavy cream with confectioners sugar until stiff. filll pastry bag with the number 6 star tip with whipped cream. hike squirrels between pairs halves and in center a pie.

refrigerate two hours to Serve cut Pie into wedges make 8 servings