Cardamom has a strong flavor, so you only need a teaspoon to make this cake sing. Bosc pears are the ideal variety for this cake. Their dense flesh holds its shape through the long bake time ...

Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes granulated sugar lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice kosher salt all-purpose flour Do you have to par-bake your pear pie crust?