Instructions: Roll out the pastry and use to line the flan tin.

Prick the base and chill for 15 minutes.

Heat the oven to Gas Mark 6 400 degrees F 200 degrees C.

Line the flan case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans.

Bake the flan "blind" for about 15 minutes removing the paper and baking beans for the last 5 minutes.

Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to Gas Mark 4 350 degrees F180 degrees C.

Spread the jam over the base of the flan.

Put the butter sugar egg yolks and whole egg into a heavy pan and heat gently until melted stirring constantly.

Bring to a boil beating rapidly then remove from the heat and beat in the ground almonds and almond essence.

Pour into the flan case and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until firm.

Serve warm

Serves 6

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