Sweet Almond Pie
Delicious almond pie, lightly sweet with a rich crumbly texture and flavor notes from spices and brandy.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp flour, heaped
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp anise seed
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 7/8 cup light ½ and ½ 3/4 cup + plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 pint Blackberries, halved
- 1 8-inch prepared pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Mix the flours, butter, sugar, anise seed and cinnamon to fine crumbs, using a pastry cutter or food processor. Reserve 2 tablespoons, and spread the remainder in the 8-inch pie shell. Stir together the ½ and ½, brandy and vanilla. Carefully pour the liquid mixture over the filling in the pie shell. Spread lightly to cover. Press the berry halves lightly into the filling. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top and bake for 8 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350° F. and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, til set and lightly browned on top.
- Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing.