The sweet combination of almond cookie crust and raspberry jam is one that’s works in desserts year-round, but it’s especially nice during the holiday season in a batch of Linzer Bars. By adding a generous amount of toasted and ground almonds directly into the dough, you can be sure the almond flavor will shine, and […]
The sweet combination of almond cookie crust and raspberry jam is one that’s works in desserts year-round, but it’s especially nice during the holiday season in a batch of Linzer Bars. By adding a generous amount of toasted and ground almonds directly into the dough, you can be sure the almond flavor will shine, and nicely complements the sweet raspberry jam.
Raspberry Linzer Bars Photo Credit: Aimee Seavey
Fresh lemon zest gives the jam filling an added citrus zing before strips of chilled dough are arranged on top in a criss-cross pattern. Thanks to the nut oils and butter, the dough has a tendency to be quite soft. If you’re having a hard time with it, transfer it to the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let it firm up before continuing.
Making raspberry linzer bars. Photo Credit: Aimee Seavey
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Aimee Tucker
Aimee Tucker is Yankee’s senior digital editor. A lifelong New Englander and Yankee contributor since 2010, Aimee has written columns devoted to history, foliage, retro food, and architecture, and regularly shares her experiences in New England travel, home, and gardening. Her most memorable Yankee experiences to date include meeting Stephen King, singing along to a James Taylor Fourth of July concert at Tanglewood, and taking to the skies in the Hood blimp for an open-air tour of the Massachusetts coastline.
