Linzer Torte with Almond Pastry and Jam

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The source lists almond flour, flour, two eggs and 200 grams of butter for the fragrant dough, but mentions jam only in its directions. Jam is essential to the filling, so this version gives it a usable quantity in the ingredient list. Work the soft butter into the spiced dough, then chill for an hour so it is easier to roll. Press most into the tart tin and cut the remainder into strips for a simple lattice. Raspberry jam is a good match for the orange and lemon zest; strawberry is another option. Bake until the pastry is golden and the jam is bubbling gently. Cool completely before slicing so the fruit layer stays in place.

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Linzer Torte with Almond Pastry and Jam

A spiced almond pastry tart with citrus zest, berry jam and a lattice top.

Prep 35 minCook 35 minTotal 130 minYield 10 slices

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Equipment: Tart tin, mixing bowl, rolling pin

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 200 g soft butter 2 large eggs 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 0.25 tsp ground cloves 0.5 tsp vanilla sugar 1 tsp orange zest 1 tsp lemon zest 0.5 tsp baking soda 0.25 tsp salt 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam, added to complete source method to finish icing sugar, optional

Instructions

1. Mix dough

   Combine almond flour, flour, sugar, spices, citrus zests, soda and salt; work in butter and eggs until dough holds.

2. Chill

   Split dough about two-thirds and one-third, wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Fill

   Press larger portion into a tart tin with a short rim and spread berry jam inside.

4. Lattice

   Roll remaining dough and lay thin strips over jam in a lattice.

5. Bake

   Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until golden; cool completely before slicing.

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How to tell when it is ready

Pastry golden and jam bubbling gently; cooled tart slices cleanly.

Tips

• Chill dough before rolling.
• Use thick jam.
• Leave a rim for filling.
• Cool before cutting.

Troubleshooting

• If dough sticks, chill it longer before rolling.
• If jam leaks, leave a taller pastry rim.

Substitutions

• Use strawberry jam instead of raspberry.
• Replace almond flour with finely ground almonds of similar texture.

Variations

• Choose raspberry jam for tartness.
• Use strawberry jam for a softer fruit note.

Serving suggestions

• Dust with icing sugar.
• Offer with black coffee.
• Add fresh raspberries.
• Serve with plain yogurt.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Keep covered at cool room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5.

Food safety

Bake egg-containing pastry fully.

Frequently asked questions

Why is jam in the ingredients if the original omitted it?

The original method spreads jam in the tart, so this version adds a measured cup.

How should I store linzer torte with almond pastry and jam?

Keep covered at cool room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5.

Cool the lattice tart completely for tidy slices.