Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:3 large tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup heavy whipping cream2 egg yolksWhipped cream, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Arrange apples over crust. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, beat cream and egg yolks; pour over apples. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender and filling is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Serve with whipped cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
