Tortoni

Combine almonds, butter, vanilla wafer crumbs and almond extract.

Mix thoroughly.

Reserve 1/4 cup for topping.

Line an 8-inch square or round pan with aluminum foil.

Sprinkle 1/2 crumbs on bottom.

Spread 1/2 of ice cream over crumb layer. Spread 1/2 of apricot preserves over ice cream mixture.

Repeat; sprinkle top with reserved crumbs.

Cover with foil.

Place in freezer.

Makes 9 generous servings.