Almond Pie

• ground almonds↗4 1⁄2 ounces
• double-acting baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗1 tablespoon
• graham cracker crumbs↗1 tablespoon
• butter↗1 cup
• sugar, divided↗1 cup
• eggs↗3
• cold water1⁄2 cup
• confectioners' sugar, for garnish↗
• creme fraiche↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the almonds, baking powder, flour, and graham cracker crumbs.

4. 4

   In another small bowl, mix the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar.

5. 5

   Stir the almond mixture into the butter and sugar.

6. 6

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into the pie plate and bake for 25-30 minutes.

8. 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. 9

   Pour the syrup over the hot pie when the pie comes out of the oven.

10. 10

    Sift the confectioners' sugar over the top.

11. 11

    May be served with crème fraîche.