Blueberry Almond Tart Recipe

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   For filling: Combine 2 baskets berries, sugar, and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan.

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   Coarsely mash berries.

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   Stir over medium-high heat till sugar dissolves and mix boils and thickens, about 7 min.

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   Whisk yolks and cornstarch in medium bowl.

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   Gradually whisk in half of warm berry mix; return to pan.

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   Stir over medium-high heat till mix boils and thickens, about 3 min.

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   Whisk in butter and lemon peel.

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   Transfer filling to bowl.

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   Cover and refrigerateovernight.

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    For crust: Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.

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    Blend flour, 1/4 c. sliced almonds, sugar, and salt in processor till almonds are finely grnd.

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    Add in butter; using on/off turns, cut in till mix resembles coarse meal.

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    Whisk egg yolk and almond extract in small bowl; add in to processor and blend till moist clumps form.

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    Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.

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    Press dough onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan.

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    Pierce crust all over with fork; freeze 30 min.

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    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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    Line crust with foil; fill with dry beans or possibly pie weights.

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    Bake till crust is set, about 12 min.

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    Remove foil and beans.

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    Bake till crust is golden brown, about 18 min longer.

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    Cold crust completely on rack.

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    Spread filling in crust; sprinkle remaining 2 baskets berries over.

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    Stir currant jelly in small saucepan over medium heat till melted; brush over berries.

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    Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp.

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    sliced almonds around edge of tart.

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    Cover loosely with foil and refrigerateat least 2 hrs.

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    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Keep refrigerated.)

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    Remove pan sides.

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    Place tart on platter.

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    Serve cool or possibly at room temperature.

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    This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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    Comments: Grnd almonds add in a delicate nutty flavor to the crust.

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    Begin making the filling a day before assembling the tart; once completed, it can be chilled another day before serving.

No nutritional information available.

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