Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with flour, butter, sugar, egg, lemon, jam

Ingredients

For 6 people

Flour – 250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 2 cups)

Soft butter – 150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ ⅔ cup)

Sugar – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Egg – 1 large

Lemon peel (zest) – from 1 lemon (≈ 1 tablespoon / 2–3 g)

Jam (for garnish) – to taste (≈ 4–6 tablespoons / 80–120 g)

Method

Work the softened butter with the sugar, egg and lemon zest. Gradually incorporate the flour

Form a ball and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Preheat the oven to 180 °C

Roll out the dough not too thin and transfer it to tart molds or cut it out with a pastry cutter.

Fill each tart with the jam

Cook them for 15-20 minutes.

Let cool before serving.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Jam: check for allergens among the ingredients

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Jams: provide immediately usable energy, counteract cholesterol with the presence of pectin, counteract constipation. It provides vitamins and mineral salts.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Renal impairment

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Inflammation and Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)