LEMON TART WITH ALMOND CRUST

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"Our state products an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem!" Submitted to taste of home by Lois Kinneberg.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Tarts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 dash salt
6 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until blended. Gradually add water, 1 T. at a time, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough.
  • Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the first six filling ingredients until blended. Add butter; cook and stir over low heat for 7-8 minutes or until thickened. Strain; pour into crust. Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

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