Goldberry Grove
Mountain Measures · 1974

Linzer Tarts

From Mrs. Chapman Revercomb. The book didn't print a hometown.

  • CourseCookies & Bars
  • Oven300°F
  • Time1 hour
  • MakesMakes two 9" pies
  • Ingredients10
  • Steps7

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Method

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  1. Step 1: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and brandy.

  2. Step 2: Sift the dry ingredients together and add with the pecans. Mix well and chill thoroughly.

  3. Step 3: Save a portion of dough for a lattice top.

  4. Step 4: Pat the rest into two 9" pie pans, bringing it ½ inch up the sides.

  5. Step 5: Spoon jam smoothly over the dough and lay strips of dough over the top.

  6. Step 6: Bake at 300°F for 1 hour.

  7. Step 7: Cut into small triangular pieces.

From the cook

Rolling the dough between sheets of waxed paper makes it easier to handle.

What we changed or couldn’t read (1)
  • 2 tsp. salt is high for this amount; printed as shown.
Mountain Measures, 1974. Compiled by Junior League of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia.Transcribed by Goldberry Grove, with thanks to Marshall University.
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