Damoascus Tart with Almonds

Sift together the flour and salt into a bowl

Set aside

Add the cold butter or margarine in small pieces to the flour mixture

Mix with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs

Beat until a dough forms

Beat one egg and add it to the dough, mixing until a ball forms

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick

Use the dough to line a 24 cm tart pan with a removable bottom

Press the edges firmly

Spread the damson jam over the tart base

Preheat the oven to moderate temperature (170°C)

Beat 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter or margarine with ground almonds until smooth

Add the remaining eggs and beat well

Add the crushed biscuits and mix for another minute

Pour this mixture over the dough in the tart pan

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.