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German Lebkuchen

Typical German Christmas Cookies

German Lebkuchen (Gingerbread) is a Christmas cookie from Germany that has been a part of the German tradition since before the advent of Christianity. Just take a look:



It was invented by the Greeks in Rhodes in classical times. However, over time, the merchants who dealt with lebkuchen travelled around the world and brought it to Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in Bavaria.

german lebkuchen

made in Nuremberg since the Middle Ages

Bakers in Nuremberg have been making gingerbread, since the Middle Ages. They combined their own recipe secrets to create this delicacy that was much appreciated by all.

Ingredients for the production of German Lebkuchen (gingerbread)

The best ingredients together with exotic spices make the gingerbread a special item. The ingredients differ for each individual baker but some components which produce the very best in Lebkuchen are hazelnut, almonds, zitronat, honey, eggs, sugar, flour and marzipan.

Certain spices like cardamom, pimento, coriander, cloves, anisseed, cinnamon and ginger add distinctive taste and flavor to the gingerbread.

Storage Tipp 1

Chocolate or Lebkuchen always taste best when they are fresh. Gingerbread should always be protected from the moisture and stored in its own package to help it last longer. Always store it in a cool and dry place; consider the humidity prior to placing it any place.

If you take into account all these factors the gingerbread will stay good for up to seven or eight weeks, with a natural flavor that will remain sweet.

Storage Tip 2:

Lebkuchen can be best stored in tin cans or cookie jars; thus most of the bigger selections that are available in the market today are sold in pretty decorative tin cans. If your gingerbread gets hard, it is probably due to inappropriate storage.

To correct this, put the gingerbread into a lockable container and add some freshly cut apple disks. Later, seal the container with cling wrap and a rubber band and leave the gingerbread and the apple pieces untouched for a few days. The gingerbread takes up the humidity of the apple slices and thus, should get better soon. However, be careful and don't keep it closed for a lengthy period as it may mold.

Visit the "Lebkuchen" museum in Nuremberg

The history of gingerbread - from the beginning of its industrialization to the present day – is displayed in a permanent exhibition at the local museum of industrial culture in Nuremberg. Those interested in getting a glimpse at what this wonder bread went through, might want to plan a visit to this culturally and historically rich museum.
Photo: Rike, pixelio


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