Dutch Apple Tart

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 4 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons jam
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, butter, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon zest, using pastry cutter. Dough will be very soft.

2. 2

   Roll to fit a 9-inch round cake pan, but large enough to trip for top strips.

3. 3

   Combine sliced apples, raisins (if using), cinnamon and jam, and fill the pastry.

4. 4

   Roll out dough trimmings and cut strips for top of tart.

5. 5

   Brush crust and strips with beaten egg.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.