Bavarian Apple Tart

Ingredients

CRUST

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

FILLING

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (8 ounce) carton vanilla yogurt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

3. 3

   In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and margarine; beat on low speed until well blended.

4. 4

   Beat in 1 egg and 1/4 tsp almond extract to form crumbs.

5. 5

   Press crumb mixture in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with raisins and almonds.

7. 7

   Arrange apple slices over raisins and almonds in desired pattern.

8. 8

   In medium bowl, dissolve cornstarch in milk.

9. 9

   Add lemon juice, vanilla, 1/4 tsp almond extract, yogurt and 1 beaten egg; blend well.

10. 10

    Pour over apples.

11. 11

    Bake at 375 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes or until apples are tender.

12. 12

    Cool 30 minutes, remove sides of pan.

13. 13

    Brush preserves over apples.

14. 14

    Refrigerate any remaining tart.