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Filling
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup grated or finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Glaze
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 9-inch pie pan.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/2 cup butter and egg with pastry blender until dough forms. Press dough over bottom and up sides of prepared pan; spread 1/4 cup preserves over dough. Chill while preparing filling.
In small bowl, cream 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in almonds. Spoon filling over preserves layer; spread gently. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 2 hours.
Loosen edges; gently remove from pan. Spread with 1/4 cup preserves.
In small bowl blend glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over tart.
Makes 16 servings.