Lebkuchen Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. finely chopped candied mixed fruit; 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts; 1 c. Karo syrup (blue label); 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1 egg, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. finely chopped candied mixed fruit
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 c. Karo syrup (blue label)
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 egg, slightly beaten

1
Sift together the flour, soda and spices; stir in candied fruit and nuts.
2
Add Karo syrup, sugar, lemon juice and rind to beaten egg; mix well.
3
Stir in flour-fruit mixture.
4
Divide dough in half; turn out onto well-greased and floured baking sheets. Moisten hands; flatten dough to 1/8-inch thickness (dough will rise during baking).
5
Bake in hot oven (400u00b0) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm to the touch.
6
Remove from oven.
7
Immediately brush with thin icing made with confectioners sugar and water.
8
Cut into shapes while still warm. Remove from pan.
9
Decorate with cutouts or colored icing.
10
Cover tightly; store to mellow.

812

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. cloves, 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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