Linzer Torte is an easy to make at home dessert that is both simple and delicious. Is Linzer torte the best use for homemade jam?
I once asked this question to a bunch of friends over dinner and got a lot of confused looks. I am never one to shy away from pursuing controversial dinner topics so I pressed on. Sure, everyone thinks about buttered toast first, but I don’t like sweet breakfasts all that much. Jelly donuts - yes those are delicious but way too much work to be in the running for ‘Best Use of Jam’. Nope, Linzer tortes are the only way to go.
If you have been living under a rock for your entire life and never had a Linzer torte before. Linzer tortes are a nut-based cake with tons of jam. They are usually flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest which gives them an incredible holiday feel.
The oldest mention of Linzer torte dates back to 1653. A lot of people have mistaken this to mean that it is the oldest cake recipe in the world. Apparently, they never heard of the Greek honey cakes (plakous) from 350 BC or even pâte à Pantanelli from 1540. I never cared much for people claiming to know the origins of things.
Try this recipe and let me know if this is the best use for jam.
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