LINZERTORTE

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My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud to carry on the tasty tradition. It's a great way to end a holiday meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 tortes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups ground hazelnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cloves
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/3 cups seedless raspberry jam
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and lemon zest; stir until mixture forms a ball. Divide into fourths. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until chilled. , Remove two portions of dough from refrigerator; press each into an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Spread 2/3 cup jam over each., Between two sheets of lightly floured waxed paper, roll one portion of remaining dough into a 10x6-in. rectangle. Cut six 1-in.-wide strips; arrange in a lattice design over jam. Repeat with remaining dough (return dough to the refrigerator if needed). , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and crust is browned. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.