Apple and orange Linzer biscuits

A refresh of the classic Linzer: the essential oils of the orange zest kneaded into the dough are released during baking, permeating the buttery biscuit. The apple in the filling thickens the jam with its pectin, so it runs less after baking.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin
  • Linzer cutters
  • Baking tray
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Mix the flour, icing sugar, salt and grated orange zest.

Tip: Rub the orange zest into the icing sugar with your fingers to release the aromas.
2

Rub in the cold butter with quick movements.

Tip: Cold hands, cold butter = short pastry.
3

Add the egg, the squeezed apple, vanilla sugar and orange juice. Knead together, then rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Tip: Due to the wet apple the dough may be softer, cooling is mandatory!
4

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out the dough, cut out the shapes (base and top).

Tip: Flour the board generously as it may stick due to the apple.
5

Bake for 10-12 minutes until pale.

Tip: Do not wait for it to brown, or it will be bitter.
6

Cool, then sandwich with the jam. Dust with icing sugar.

Tip: Leave to stand for a few hours before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the biscuit shrink in the oven?
You didn't rest the dough enough, so the gluten strands pulled the shape back. (Relaxation).

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 150 g Cold butter
  • 100 g Icing sugar
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 100 g Apple (grated, squeezed)
  • 1 piece Orange (zest)
  • 2 tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 150 g Apple-orange jam (or apricot)