Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
  • 8 tablespoons granulated sugar (;divided)
  • 4 large eggs (,separated)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray 11-inch tart pan with cooking spray.
  • Grind the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor. Set aside.
  • Combine egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon in a large bowl; then beat with an electric mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Next, fold in the almond mixture.
  • In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; then gradually beat in the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar.
  • Gradually fold the egg whites into the almond mixture; then transfer to your tart pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until tester inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool before slicing.