ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Pistakio Creamy pistachio spread
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional for extra nutty flavor)
• 2 tbsp pistachio flour - toasted + pulsed pistachios
• pinch of salt
• 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
• 4-5 ripe pears

instructions:

1. preheat your oven to 350ºF.
2. assemble your frangipane, spread evenly in the middle of your rolled out pie dough, leaving room for a 2 in border.
3. slice your pears thinly and arrange.
4. fold over the pie dough border, brush with egg wash and sprinkle demerara sugar and crushed pistachios.
5. bake for 35-40 mins until golden and fragrant.
6. let cool before serving with ice cream or fresh whip (bonus points if it has extra pistakio on top!!!)
7. enjoy!