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Apple Almond Tart

Contributed By: DCC
Woman

Beneath a layer of thinly sliced, tender applies lies a rich, creamy filling of almonds and butter--irresistible!

Ingredients

1 pkg (15 oz) refrigerated 9" pie crust dough

1/2 cup Slivered almonds

1/3 cup + 2-1/4 Tbsp sugar, divided

1 Large egg yolk

2 tbsp Brandy or apple juice, divided

4 tbsp Butter, divided

3 Granny Smith applies (about 1-1/4 lbs), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4" thick slices

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

2 tbsp Apricot preserves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Fit pie dough into 9" tart pan with removable bottom, folding excess dough inward; refrigerate. In food processor or blender, combine almonds, 1/2 cup sugar, yolk and 1 Tbsp brandy. Process until thick paste forms. Pulse in 2 Tbsp butter until combined. Spread almond mixture over bottom of dough-lined pan; refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes. In bowl combine apples, remaining brandy, 2 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon. Arrange apple mixture over almond mixture in concentric circles, beginning at outer edge. Melt remaining butter; evenly brush over apples. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Place tart on baking sheet. Bake 60 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender. Transfer to rack. Meanwhile, in microwave oven on high, heat preserves until melted, 30 seconds; strain. Spread over warm tart. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 2 hours
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 471
Total Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 466 mg
Fiber: 3 g