Almond Pie

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 ounces  ground almonds
• 1  teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup sugar, divided
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  cold water
•  confectioners' sugar, for garnish
•  creme fraiche

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate.
3. In a small bowl, combine the almonds, baking powder, flour, and graham cracker crumbs.
4. In another small bowl, mix the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
5. Stir the almond mixture into the butter and sugar.
6. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie plate and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8. While the pie is baking, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan and simmer until the syrup is reduced to 1/2 cup.
9. Pour the syrup over the hot pie when the pie comes out of the oven.
10. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the top.
11. May be served with crème fraîche.