Ricetta crostata alla marmellata di Limoni di Sicilia

Sicilian Lemon Jam Tart Recipe

Lemon marmalade tart is a classic and irresistible dessert that always wins everyone over with its fresh aroma and delicate flavor. Making it at home is a joy, especially if you use a high-quality lemon marmalade , like the one from I Cucci Sicilian Experience, which brings the authentic flavor of Sicilian lemons directly to your table.

LEMON JAM TART RECIPE
This lemon marmalade tart recipe is simple and perfect for any occasion. Simply prepare a crispy shortcrust pastry base, roll it out in a baking dish, add a generous layer of lemon marmalade, and decorate with braided pastry strips.

Here's a basic recipe for making shortcrust pastry, ideal for tarts and biscuits :
Ingredients :
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of sugar
• 80 g of sunflower seed oil (or 120 g of butter for a classic version)
• 320 g of 00 flour
• 8 g baking powder (optional)
• Grated zest of half a lemon (or flavouring of your choice such as orange or vanilla)
Procedure :
1. In a large bowl, break the eggs and add the sugar, oil (or softened butter), lemon zest, and baking powder.
2. Mix the ingredients well. Gradually add the flour, first to the bowl and then transferring the dough to a floured surface.
3. Work the dough with your hands until it becomes elastic and smooth, no longer sticking to your fingers. Add a little more flour if necessary.
4. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
This shortcrust pastry is versatile and perfect for making crumbly and tasty tarts and biscuits.

For those wondering how to make lemon marmalade from scratch, the ingredients are simple: fresh lemons, sugar, and the gelling agent pectin. However, making the perfect marmalade requires time and attention to balance flavors and textures.

This is where the value of I Cucci lemon marmalade comes into play, saving you hours of work in the kitchen while guaranteeing a genuine, fragrant product made with carefully selected lemons grown in Sicily.

By purchasing lemon marmalade from the I Cucci Sicilian Experience shop, you not only have the certainty of a quality, artisanal product, but also open up the possibility of discovering other delicacies.

In fact, on the site you can find many other fruit jams , such as orange or fig jam, perfect for varying and accompanying the tart, perhaps trying out new homemade dessert recipes.


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