Almond and Quince Tart

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   To make the pastry, pulse the flour, almond flour, and confectioner's sugar in a food processor to combine.

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   Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

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   Add yolk mixture and lemon zest and pulse until the dough clumps together.

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   Gather into a thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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   To make the filling, process the almonds in the food processor until coarsely ground.

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   Add the orange and lemon zests and juices with the liqueur, and process to combine.

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   With the machine running, one tablespoon at a time, add the butter.

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   Stop the machine, add the confectioner's sugar, and process until smooth.

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   With the machine runnning, one at a time, add the eggs, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed.

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    Roll the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 1/8 in (3mm) thick round.

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    Line the round tart pan with a removable bottom with the dough and prick well with a fork.

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    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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    Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

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    Line the dough with aluminum foil and baking beans.

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    Bake about 15 minutes, until the crust looks set.

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    Remove the foil and beans and bake for 10 minutes longer.

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    Let cool.

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    Reduce the oven temperature to 350F (180C).

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    Melt the quince paste with 1 tbsp water and the lemon juice over low heat until melted.

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    Spread evenly in the tart shell.

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    Spread the almond mixture on top.

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    Bake for about 35 minutes until the filling is golden.

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    Let cool 15 minutes.

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    Remove the sides of the pan and transfer to a platter.

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    Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.