Swiss Basler Leckerli With Kirsch Recipe

Name: Swiss Basler Leckerli With Kirsch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups honey; 3/4 cup kirsch; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel; 1/2 cup finely chopped candied orange peel; 2 cups almonds, coarsely ground; 2 grated lemons, rind of; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cloves; 8 -10 cups flour (approximately); Glaze; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 egg whites

Servings: persons

2 2/3 cups honey
3/4 cup kirsch
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel
1/2 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
2 cups almonds, coarsely ground
2 grated lemons, rind of
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
8 -10 cups flour (approximately)
Glaze
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 egg whites

1
Pour honey into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
2
Add Kirsch. Stir in sugar. Return to medium heat. Stir in everything else except flour and glaze ingredients. Remove from heat.
3
Stir in the flour graadually until the dough cleans the side of the pan. This should take about 15 minutes. If the dough is still sticky, add more flour, a little at a time.
4
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2 x 3-inch bars. Place them closely together on a heavily greased and floured baking sheet. Let stand overnight at room temperature.
5
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, brush with confectioners glaze.
6
To make glaze: beat together for 20 minutes. If more glaze is needed, make up several batches rather than doubling the recipe.
7
NOTE: These need to ripen before eating. Pack in airtight containers and keep, if possible, for 3- 4 weeks. Stored this way, this will keep almost indefinitely.

2288

kcal

Calories

Fat

455

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2/3 cups honey, 3/4 cup kirsch, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Swiss Basler Leckerli With Kirsch 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.

Swiss Basler Leckerli With Kirsch

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