Strawberry tart in an almond nut crust

Name: Strawberry tart in an almond nut crust
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: TK
Ingredients: 5 ounces finely ground blanched almonds; 1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 small egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 pints of perfect, ripe strawberries, approximately; 1 six-ounce jar of red-currant jelly; 1 tablespoon plain gelatin; 1/4 cup Grand Marnier; Nasturtium flowers for garnish, optional

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Rating: 5(10)
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Ingredients

Yield:TK

The Nut Crust

5ounces finely ground blanched almonds
¼pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
4tablespoons sugar
1½cups flour
1small egg, beaten
½teaspoon vanilla extract

The Filling

3pints of perfect, ripe strawberries, approximately
1six-ounce jar of red-currant jelly
1tablespoon plain gelatin
¼cup Grand Marnier
Nasturtium flowers for garnish, optional

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Preparation

Step 1
Mix all the crust ingredients together until well blended.
Step 2
Press into a nine-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to keep the thickness of the crust uniform.
Step 3
Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a light golden color. Cool before filling.
Step 4
To assemble, hull the berries and arrange them upside down in the tart shell.
Step 5
Prepare a glaze by melting the jelly, gelatin and Grand Marnier in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until mixture is clear. Spoon or brush over the berries.
Step 6
Decorate the tart with bright orange nasturtium flowers.