Apple Torte(Epleterte) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 c. softened butter (divided)
6 Tbsp. sifted flour
1/2 lb. dried apples (about 2 c.)
3 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. blanched almonds, split in halves (about 2 oz.)
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Set out a 9-inch pie pan.
Measure 1 1/4 cups sifted flour into a bowl.
Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until well blended.
Cover and set aside overnight (in a cool place but not the refrigerator).
The next day, cut in 1/2 cup softened butter with a pastry blender until well blended.
Add 6 tablespoons sifted flour and blend thoroughly.
Chill in refrigerator.
Put into a 3-quart heavy saucepan the apples and water.
Cook over medium heat 30 minutes.
Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Cook 15 minutes longer.
Cool completely.