*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Almond Cranberry Tart

Recipe By     : Taste Of Home, Dec/Jan 1996
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Holiday

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  c             Sugar -- divided
   1      c             Slivered almonds -- toasted
   1      c             All-purpose flour
     1/2  c             Butter
   1                    Egg
   1      ts            Vanilla extract
   1                    Env unflavored gelatin
     1/4  c             Water
  12      oz            Fresh or frozen cranberries
     1/2  c             Red currant jelly
                        Whipped cream and
                        - chopped almonds

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, almonds, and flour. Cut in the
butter until crumbly. Beat egg and vanilla; add to flour mixture and
stir until moistened. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Coat fingers
with flour and press mixture into the bottom and 1-1/2" up the sides
of a greased 9" springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or
until golden brown. Cool.

Meanwhile, soften gelatin in water; set aside. In a saucepan, cook
cranberries, jelly and remaining sugar over medium-low heat until
berries pop. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved.
Cool; pour into crust. Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped
cream and almonds if desired.

Yield: 8 Servings


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