1 c. butter
1 c. flour (scant)
2 c. almonds, chopped
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. powdered cloves
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 egg yolks
1/2 c. currant or cherry jam
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

1. Work butter, flour, almonds, sugar, spices and egg yolks into a dough. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9 inch round cake pan. Roll out half the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Line bottom and sides of cake pan with dough and spread jam on top.

3. Roll out remaining dough, cut into strips and place on top of torte to form a lattice. Brush with egg white and bake for an hour. Remove from oven and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serves 8-12.