Linzer Torte (Wheat Free, No Refined Sugar)

A classic dessert, prepared in a healthier way. Uses spelt flour and honey.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups  light  spelt flour
• 1⁄2 cup  ground almonds
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon peel or 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup  sugar-free raspberry jam or 3⁄4 cup  fruit spread

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine flour, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Beat honey, butter and lemon peel in a large bowl with electric mixer. Beat in egg until well blended.
3. Beat in flour mixture at low speed until well blended. Spoon 2/3 of dough onto bottom of 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Pat dough evenly over bottom and up side of pan. Spread jam over bottom of dough.
4. Roll remaining 1/3 of dough on lightly floured surface into 10x6-inch rectangle. Cut into narrow strips and arrange in a lattice design over jam.
5. Bake 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve at room temperature.