French Apple Tart

                     
 
                             French Apple Tart
 
 Recipe By     : The Disney Institute
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes, Pies & Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         dough:
      3/4  cup           all-purpose flour
      1/3  cup           confectioner's sugar
    1 1/2  ounces        butter
    1      large         egg
                         filling:
    4 1/2  ounces        butter
      3/4  cup           sugar
    2      large         eggs
    1      cup           almond powder
      3/4  cup           cake flour
    2      tablespoons   vanilla extract
    2      medium        tart apples
 
     To make the dough, mix the flour, confectioner's sugar and 1 1/2 ounces
 butter until a crumbly mixture forms. Add 1 egg and mix until it is absorbed.
     For the filling, mix 4 1/2 ounces butter, sugar and 2 eggs into a smooth
 paste. Gradually add the almonds, cake flour and vanilla extract. Make a smooth
 paste.
     Peel, core, quarter and thin slice apples; save them in orange juice to
 prevent browning. Roll out dough and lay in 9" tart pan, and perforate the
 bottom to prevent unnecessary bubbles. Spread in filling and layer on apples in
 decorative manner.
     Bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is done. Glaze with
 melted apricot jelly or apple jelly for a pretty appearance. Garnish with
 vanilla, cinnamon or almond ice cream and/or a complementary sauce.
 
                     
 
 NOTES : Finely ground almonds may be substituted for the almond powder. Granny
 Smith apples are recommended.