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Linzer Tart

Cultural Context

The Linzer Tart hails from Linz, Austria, and is considered one of the oldest known tarts in the world, dating back to the 17th century. Traditionally made with a buttery crust, ground nuts, and a fruit filling, it symbolizes Austrian culinary heritage. Today, the tart is enjoyed not only in Austria but also in various adaptations across the globe, often featuring different fruit preserves and nut combinations.

AustrianATdessert
75 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup raspberry jam
1 cup red currant jam
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup plum lekvar
1 cup powdered sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: oats

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness with fewer saturated fats.

raspberry jam

🥗Healthier: sugar-free jam

💰Cheaper: other fruit jams

Sugar-free jam reduces sugar content while maintaining flavor.

1

Prepare a soft shortcrust pastry enriched with cinnamon, almonds, and lemon.

2

Spread red currant jam or any of the alternative jams over the pastry.

3

Create a lattice pattern with dough strips over the jam.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowltart panrolling pinbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

Linzer TorteLinzer Pie

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