Marie-Soleil’s Apple and Cheddar Frangipane Tart

Ingredients

• • 1 10-inch (28-cm) pie crust
  • 3 Cortland apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg 

  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) almond extract
  • 1 cup (250 ml) extra-sharp cheddar, to taste