Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Citrus Tart: A Slice of Sicilian Sunshine
A bright and fragrant tart filled with homemade orange or mandarin marmalade, set in a lemon-and-honey shortcrust pastry.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300 g Italian 00 flour
- ✓ 150 g margarine (or butter)
- ✓ 80 g caster sugar
- ✓ 1 egg
- ✓ 1 egg yolk
- ✓ 1 tablespoon honey
- ✓ Zest of 1 lemon
- ✓ 250 g homemade orange or mandarin marmalade
- ✓ A pinch of salt
📊 Nutritional Information
This citrus tart captures the brightness, warmth and unmistakable perfume of Sicily. A honey- and lemon-scented shortcrust holds a generous layer of soft orange or mandarin marmalade, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and sunny freshness.
Since ancient times, Sicilian citrus fruits — symbols of abundance and vitality — have been used to flavour sweets and preserves. This tart distils that tradition into every slice: wholesome, fragrant and full of Mediterranean light. Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon break or as a gentle dessert after a Sunday lunch.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Sift the flour onto a board, make a well, then add softened margarine, a pinch of salt, sugar, honey, two yolks and grated lemon zest.
- 2
Work the dough quickly to keep it cool. Once smooth, wrap it in cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- 3
Roll out two-thirds of the dough and line a tart tin lined with baking parchment.
- 4
Prick the base with a fork and spread the marmalade in an even layer.
- 5
Cut 1 cm strips from the remaining dough and arrange them in a lattice pattern over the tart.
- 6
Brush with lightly beaten egg white and bake in a conventional oven at 190°C for 30–35 minutes, until golden.
- 7
Allow to cool completely before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
Swap the orange marmalade for lemon or late-season mandarin for a sharper flavour. A hint of ginger or cinnamon in the pastry adds a lovely aromatic note.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the tart at room temperature for 2 days under a cake dome.
- • Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- • Warm lightly in the oven before serving to revive the citrus aroma.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy with a glass of Malvasia delle Lipari — its fruity, aromatic notes complement the tart beautifully.
This citrus tart is a loving tribute to authentic Sicily: simple, sunlit and irresistibly fragrant. Try it, and let its genuine flavour win you over!
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