Toffee-Almond Crunch Pumpkin Pie

In a medium bowl stir together flour, almonds, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until flour mixture is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, use hands to slightly flatten dough. Roll dough from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim pastry to 1 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp and form a high edge to keep filling from bubbling over. Do not prick pastry.

In a small bowl stir together flour and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Stir in almonds and toffee pieces.

Combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.