Pear Custard Pie

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 F. Fit crust in a 9-inch pie plate, crimp edges, prick bottom, and chill 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights. Par-bake 12 minutes, remove weights, and bake 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce oven to 350 F.
3. 3
   Peel, core, and thinly slice pears. Toss with lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon; pat dry if very juicy.
4. 4
   In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy. Whisk in cream, milk, flour, vanilla, almond extract, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
5. 5
   Arrange pears evenly in the warm crust. Place pie on a rimmed baking sheet.
6. 6
   Slowly pour custard over pears. Bake at 350 F for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating halfway, until edges are set and center still jiggles slightly.
7. 7
   Cool pie on a rack for at least 2 hours to set. Garnish with coarse sugar, almonds, and powdered sugar if desired.
8. 8
   Slice and serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.