Walnut Tart

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Tear off a piece of foil twice as large as the crust.

3. 3

   Fold it in half and smear it with butter; lay the buttered side onto the crust.

4. 4

   Weight the foil with a pile of dried beans or rice (these can be reused for the same purpose), pie weights, or a tight-fitting skillet or saucepananything that will sit flat on the surface.

5. 5

   Bake for 12 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake at 350F, until the crust is a beautiful shade of brown.

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   Remove and let cool on a rack while you prepare the filling (turn off the oven).

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   Put the sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a heavy 6- or 8-inch saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat.

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   Cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until the sugar melts and turns light golden, about 10 minutes.

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   Turn the heat to low, then carefully add the butter and creamthe mixture will bubble upand cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the mixture is uniform.

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    Stir in the honey and the walnuts, cool a bit, then spread on the crust.

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    Refrigerate for about an hour before serving.

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