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Mrs. Vollmer's German Apple Cake
"This comes from the St. David's School Cookbook (1974) and I have been making it now for thirty years. It's wonderful for parties; it's very elegant and rich, and really extraordinarily delicious. The pastry--which is really like shortbread--is good enough to eat by itself; the combination makes for a great dessert. It is rich enough that it doesn't need whipped cream (though I wouldn't stop anyone from adding some)...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb sweet butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 -5 cups unbleached white flour
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5 lbs apples (I recommend a combination of Granny Smith and Mackintosh)
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8 ounces apricot jam
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
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