Lebkuchen Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. brown sugar; 1 c. strained honey; 1/4 c. water; 8 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 lb. citron, chopped; 1/4 lb. preserved orange peel, chopped; 1/2 lb. blanched almonds, shredded; 5 tsp. boiling water; 1 c. confectioners sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. strained honey
1/4 c. water
8 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 lb. citron, chopped
1/4 lb. preserved orange peel, chopped
1/2 lb. blanched almonds, shredded
5 tsp. boiling water
1 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

1
Combine brown sugar, honey and water in saucepan; bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
2
Cool.
3
Sift flour, salt, soda and spices together; combine with sugar mixture.
4
Beat thoroughly.
5
Add eggs, fruits and almonds; mix well.
6
Shape into loaf; wrap in aluminum foil.
7
Place in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days to ripen.
8
Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into bars (1 x 3-inch).
9
Place on greased cookie sheet.
10
Bake 15 to 20 minutes in moderate oven (350u00b0).
11
When cool, spread with transparent icing made by adding boiling water to confectioners sugar and vanilla.
12
Yields 10 dozen cookies.

3091

kcal

Calories

Fat

609

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 c. brown sugar, 1 c. strained honey, 1/4 c. water, 8 c. sifted flour, 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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