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Pies and Tarts
Apple and Almond Tart (using roasted blanched almonds, apples, butter and eggs)
Originated from: Tuscany, Italy
Occasion: Any time & special times
Contributed by: Toni

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Ingredients

1/2 cup roasted blanched almonds, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 pound apples, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

about 2 tablespoons butter for greasing 9-inch springform pan

For dusting
Icing sugar



Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix eggs, flour, sugar and vanilla together.

Add chopped almonds and apples to the mixture.

Place batter in 9-inch springform pan.

Bake until done -- about 35 minutes.

Cool (The tart will fall when cooled which is quite normal and should not affect the taste).

When serving dust the tart with icing sugar.






Notes

Photo: Mary Melfi.

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