pared rind of 1 unwaxed lemon
2 oranges, rind only, cut into thin strips, to decorate
4 dessert pears
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú plain flour
2–3 drops almond extract
280²µ/9½´Ç³ú caster sugar
130²µ/4½´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú flaked almonds, to decorate
110²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú mixed nuts, to decorate
110²µ/3½´Ç³ú butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
crème fraîche, to serve
3 free-range eggs, beaten
300ml/10fl oz red wine