Cranberry Linzer Torte Recipe

Name: Cranberry Linzer Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces/340 grams cranberries; 2 cups/450 grams sugar; Zest of 1 orange; Juice of 1 orange, plus water to equal 3/4 cup/220 milliliters; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup/120 grams whole hazelnuts; 3/4 cup/120 grams whole almonds; 1 3/4 cups/270 grams unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; ¼ tablespoons/198 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan; 3/4 cup/160 grams sugar; Zest of 1 lemon; Zest of 1 orange; 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Powdered sugar, optional

Servings: persons

12 ounces/340 grams cranberries
2 cups/450 grams sugar
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of 1 orange, plus water to equal 3/4 cup/220 milliliters
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup/120 grams whole hazelnuts
3/4 cup/120 grams whole almonds
1 3/4 cups/270 grams unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
¼ tablespoons/198 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
3/4 cup/160 grams sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, optional

1
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2
Lower heat to a brisk simmer and stir frequently, until cranberries burst.
3
Continue cooking, mashing fruit a bit with the back of a spoon, until thick as jam, about 30 minutes.
4
Set aside.
5
(Filling may be prepared in advance.)
6
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
7
Place hazelnuts and almonds on a baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes, until well browned.
8
Rub skins off hazelnuts while still warm, discarding skins.
9
Cool nuts, then grind finely in a food processor, adding 3 tablespoons of flour to keep them from becoming oily.
10
(Nuts should have the texture of coarse cornmeal.)
11
Set aside.

622

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces/340 grams cranberries, 2 cups/450 grams sugar, Zest of 1 orange, Juice of 1 orange, plus water to equal 3/4 cup/220 milliliters, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Linzer Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Linzer Torte

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