Cranberry Almond Tart

Ingredients

CRANBERRIES

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries

ALMOND FILLING

• 8 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Cranberries: bring orange juice and sugar to a boil.

3. 3

   Add cranberries, remove from heat and let cool.

4. 4

   Filling: Beat almond paste and sugar until smooth.

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients and beat until blended.

6. 6

   Assembly: Spread filling in tart shell.

7. 7

   Drain cranberries and place on top of filling.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with almonds to cover.

9. 9

   Bake until puffed, crust is done and almonds are golden, then cool.

10. 10

    Tart dough, cranberries and almond filling can all be made a couple of days ahead. Filling should be brought to room temperature or beat in a mixer to facilitate spreading.