Linzer Torte (Wheat Free, No Refined Sugar) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A classic dessert, prepared in a healthier way. Uses spelt flour and honey. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups light spelt flour |
1/2 cup ground almonds |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup honey |
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel or 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice |
1 egg |
3/4 cup sugar-free raspberry jam or 3/4 cup fruit spread |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine flour, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Beat honey, butter and lemon peel in a large bowl with electric mixer. Beat in egg until well blended.
3. Beat in flour mixture at low speed until well blended. Spoon 2/3 of dough onto bottom of 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Pat dough evenly over bottom and up side of pan. Spread jam over bottom of dough.
4. Roll remaining 1/3 of dough on lightly floured surface into 10x6-inch rectangle. Cut into narrow strips and arrange in a lattice design over jam.
5. Bake 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve at room temperature.
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