Apple almond tart

Ingredients

For the pastry

• 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling

• 4–5 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cold butter and sugar until crumbly.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until a smooth dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, mix the apples, sliced almonds, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and melted butter.
6. Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
7. Line a greased and floured tart pan with the pastry.
8. Spread the apple and almond filling over the pastry.
9. Bake the tart for 45–50 minutes, until golden and crisp.
10. Let the tart cool to room temperature before glazing.
11. In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth.
12. Drizzle the almond glaze over the top of the tart.
13. Decorate with a few apple slices and sliced almonds before serving.