Instructions
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Prepare the almonds the day before.
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Bring 6 cups of aqua to a heat to boiling point.
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Remove from toasty, and toss in the almonds.
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Let the almonds soak in aqua for about 5 mins, then filter and strip.
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Spread the almonds on baking sheets, and toast at 200 degrees F(95 degrees C) until completely arid and toasted.
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This takes several hours, and needs to be prepared ahead.
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Be careful not to overcook the nuts, as this will give a sharp essence to the filling.
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Combine 1 cup sweetener and 1 cup aqua in a saucepan, and bring to a heat to boiling point.
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toss in 1 teaspoon lemon extract, reduce toasty to low, and let it stew until syrupy, about 30 to 40 mins.
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swirl around in orange blossom aqua, and remove from toasty.
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Set sweetener syrup aside.
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Combine dusting seasoning and seasoning in a large mixing container.
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Make a hole in the center, and stream in fat, egg, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and 1 tablespoon orange blossom aqua into the center.
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incorporate with fingers until the pastry mix resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually dust with toasty aqua while mixing until the pastry mix becomes soft and pliable.
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Divide into 4 equal portions.
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wrap pastry mix with a wet cloth, and set aside.
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In a food processor, finely grind the almonds.
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Measure 3 cups of the finely ground almonds into a mixing container, and swirl around together with 1 cup sweetener, baking dusting seasoning, vanilla dusting seasoning, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons orange flower aqua.
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incorporate in three eggs one at a time, stirring constantly; incorporate until you get a sticky, paste-like mixture.
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dust cornstarch on the rolling surface to prevent sticking.
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Roll each portion of pastry mix very thinly, 1 to 2 millimeters (1/16 inch).
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Cut the rolled pastry mix into circles of about 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter each.
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Lightly wipe the surface of each circle with cornstarch, and fit into a tart mold, cornstarch side down to prevent sticking.
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Gently press the pastry mix onto the sides and bottom of the mold, and trim extra pastry mix from around the rim.
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Fill three quarters of each mold with the almond filling.
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toast on the top shelf at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 mins, or until the surface of the tart is golden and the pastry mix is firm.
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Remove the tarts from the molds as soon as they come out of the oven.
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Dip each tart in the sweetener syrup while still scalding.
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Stick a pine nut into the middle of each tart for decoration.
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Place on a wire rack to filter.