Apple Frangipan Tart

Prepare

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.

Steps

1. 🔥Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the biscuit crumbs and stir until coated with butter.
2. 🧂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.
3. 🍳Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
4. 🫇Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 🍽️You can do this in a food processor if you have one.
6. 🌿Process for 2-3 minutes.

Prepare

1. 🧂Mix in the eggs, then add the ground almonds and almond extract and blend until well combined.
2. 🍳Peel the apples, and cut thin slices of apple.

Steps

1. 🍳Do this at the last minute to prevent the apple going brown.

Prepare

1. 🫇Arrange the slices over the biscuit base.

Steps

1. 🍽️Spread the frangipane filling evenly on top.
2. 🌿Level the surface and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.

Cook

1. 🌿Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and set.

Steps

1. ✨Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes.
2. 🥄Remove the sides of the tin.
3. 🔥An easy way to do this is to stand the tin on a can of beans and push down gently on the edges of the tin.

Serve

1. 🥄Transfer the tart, with the tin base attached, to a serving plate.
2. 🔥Serve warm with cream, crème fraiche or ice cream.