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Mum's Almond Pie
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 85 Minutes
Servings: 12
I remember mum doing this pie when I was still a child, and I loved it and still do. It's perfect for Christmas time, but i do it throughout the year.
Ingredients:
500 g sweet pastry dough
500 g ground almonds
500 g granulated sugar
200 g semi plain sweet biscuits
100 ml whiskey
4 drops almond essence
3 eggs
100 g candied citrus peel
200 g glace cherries, cut in quarters
water, if needed
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.
2. Crush biscuits finely.
3. Add beaten eggs, sugar, whiskey and essence.
4. Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
5. Add to the mixture ground almonds, mixed peels and cherries.
6. Place the pastry into a greased dish.
7. Pour mixture into the pastry.
8. Bake for 55mins or until set.
9. Let cool before serving.
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