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cranberry Linzer tart
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Cranberry Linzer Tart

A traditional Linzer Tart with hazelnut crust is given a twist with the Cranberries in Red Wine filling.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Bake Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
12 " tart

Ingredients 

  • 6 ¾ oz hazelnuts (1½ cups)
  • 10 oz all purpose flour (2 cups, see note)
  • 8 oz granulated sugar (2 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, (cut into 1" chunks and chilled)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups Cranberries in Red Wine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F

Make the dough

  • Combine 6 ¾ oz hazelnuts and 1/2 cup of the flour in a food processor. Pulse until there are no chunks and the nuts are finely ground. Add 8 oz granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and pulse to combine. Add 8 oz unsalted butter, and pulse until the pieces of butter are no larger than a pea. Add the rest of the flour and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand. Add 3 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla and process until the mixture begins to form a ball.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead until the ingredients are completely combined. Divide the dough into 2 unequal portions (⅔ & ⅓). Wrap each piece of dough and refrigerate for several hours until firm.

Assemble the tart

  • Roll the larger portion of dough to fit a 12" tart pan with a removable bottom. Piece together any bits that crack off as you transfer the dough to the pan. Alternately, skip rolling and use a small spatula or your hands to push the dough evenly into the pan.
  • Spoon the cranberry filling into the lined tart shell. Roll the remaining portion of dough to a 12" round. Cut the round into 1" strips. Use a small offset spatula to lift the strips onto the cranberry filling. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern and press in place to stick to the edges of the pan. Use a small knife to trim the edge of the tart flush with the pan. Bake until the dough is golden brown and set in the center, about 40-45 minutes. Cool completely before removing the pan rim. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving

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Notes

If measuring the flour by volume use the “dip & sweep” method. That is, dip the measuring cup into the flour bin, overfill it, then sweep away the excess.
The tart will keep up to a week at room temperature or can be frozen for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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