Apple-Walnut Tart

* Exported from MasterCook *

APPLE-WALNUT TART

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Pies
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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PASTRY
1 1/2 cups Flour
1/4 cup Butter -- cold
1/4 cup Crisco
1/4 teaspoon Salt
5 tablespoons Water -- maybe a little less
FILLING
1 3/4 cups Sugar
3/4 cup Water
5 Tart Apples -- peeled & sliced
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Butter
2 lg Eggs -- beaten
3/4 cup Raisend
1/2 cup Nuts -- coarsely chopped

Pastry; Process flour,cold butter,crisco and salt in work bowl until the butter
is in pea size pieces. Add Ice water and process with on-off turns only until
dough begins to hold its shape. take out pat down into flat circle and
refrigerate 30 min's. Roll out on floured surface and put into 9 inch tart pan
with removable bottom. cover pastry with foil and fill with beans, bake in 375
degree oven for 10 min's. Remove beans and bake until golden brown. Remove
from oven and let cool.FILLING: Mix 3/4 cup sugar and water in saucepan and
bring to a boil. Add sliced apples and cook, covered, stirring ocassionally
until tender.Drain and cool. In top of double boiler, mix 1 cup of sugar,
spices, salt and butter. Add beaten eggs quickly and Beat with whisk until
blended. Add remaining ingredients and cook over hot water storrong until
thickened. Cool.Layer Apples in pie shell and pour mixture over apples.
Refrigerate until ready to use. Serves 8. From old newspaper clipping, found in
Journal. Good Luck and Enjoy. Marked a favorite of customers. Joni in S.Jersey

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