Apple Torte

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Place 10-inch (3 L) springform pan in centre of large piece of heavy-duty foil; press up around pan.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   In bowl, whisk flour with brown sugar.

5. 5

   Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until in pea-size pieces.

6. 6

   Press three-quarters over bottom and up side of prepared pan.

7. 7

   Stir almonds into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.

8. 8

   In bowl, toss apples, lemon juice and nutmeg; spread over pastry, pressing gently.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

10. 10

    Bake in centre of 350F (180C) oven until golden and apples are tender, 1-1/2 hours.

11. 11

    Run knife around edge; let cool in pan on rack.

12. 12

    Dust with powdered sugar.

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