Ingredients

  • 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
  • Filling
  • 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

Method

  • 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.