Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2
Put the biscuits in a large re-sealable freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin into fine crumbs.
3
soften the shortening in a small cooking vessel, then introduce the biscuit crumbs and mix gently until coated with shortening.
4
Tip into the tart tin and, using the back of a spoon, press over the base and sides of the tin to give an even layer.
5
cool down in the fridge while you make the filling.
6
dairy reduction together the shortening and sweetener until light and fluffy.
7
You can do this in a food processor if you have one.
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Process for 2-3 moments.
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whiz in the eggs, then introduce the ground almonds and almond extract and whiz until well combined.
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strip the apples, and cut thin slices of apple.
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Do this at the last minute to prevent the apple going brown.
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Arrange the slices over the biscuit base.
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Spread the frangipane filling evenly on top.
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Level the surface and scatter with the flaked almonds.
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parched-fry for 20-25 moments until golden-brown and set.
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Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 moments.
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Remove the sides of the tin.
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An simple way to do this is to stand the tin on a can of beans and push down gently on the edges of the tin.
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Transfer the tart, with the tin base attached, to a serving plate.
20
enjoy toasty with dairy reduction, crème fraiche or ice dairy reduction.