Apple Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Place 10-inch (3 L) springform pan in centre of large piece of heavy-duty foil; press up around pan.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In bowl, whisk flour with brown sugar.
5. 5
   Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until in pea-size pieces.
6. 6
   Press three-quarters over bottom and up side of prepared pan.
7. 7
   Stir almonds into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.
8. 8
   In bowl, toss apples, lemon juice and nutmeg; spread over pastry, pressing gently.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake in centre of 350F (180C) oven until golden and apples are tender, 1-1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Run knife around edge; let cool in pan on rack.
12. 12
    Dust with powdered sugar.