Lebkuchen Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups honey; 2 cups brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 6 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups chopped pecans; 3 cups candied fruit (as in fruit cake); Transparent glaze; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups honey
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups candied fruit (as in fruit cake)
Transparent glaze
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla

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["Mix honey, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water in medium saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup butter to the sugar mixture (to melt) and cool this mixture approx 30 minutes.", "While the sugar mixture cools, mix the flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, nuts, and fruit in a large mixer bowl.", "Add the cooled sugar/butter mixture to the flour mixture along with the 2 slightly beaten eggs. and mix thoroughly. I use my kitchen aid mixer with the dough attachment. The dough will be thick, and sticky.", "Place the dough in a covered plastic or glass container and let the dough ""ripen"" for a few days in the refrigerator.", "On baking day: Roll the dough on a slightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the rolled dough into 1 x 3 inch strips and place on a greased baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack, and cover with transparent glaze. Lebkuchen should ripen in cake box or plastic container at lease one day before serving.", "For the transparent glaze, mix the sugar, water, vanilla together and spread thinly on the cookies."]

2363

kcal

Calories

Fat

420

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups honey, 2 cups brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lebkuchen

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