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Authentic Nürnberger Elisenlebkuchen (German Lebkuchen)

Kimberly Killebrew
  • 45 minutes
  • Serves 35

INGREDIENTS

5

large eggs

1 1/4 cups

packed brown sugar

1/4 cup

honey

1 tsp

quality pure vanilla extract

2 cups

almond meal

2 cups

hazelnut meal

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

baking powder

3 tsp

Lebkuchengewürz

Homemade Lebkuchengewürz (, click link (strongly recommended))

4 oz

candied lemon peel

4 oz

candied orange peel

Homemade Lemon and Orange Peel (, click link (strongly recommended))

Backoblaten (either 70mm or 90mm)

Blanched whole almonds cut in half lengthwise

For the Chocolate Glaze:

3 oz

quality dark or milk chocolate

1 tbsp

coconut oil (or oil of choice - do not use butter)

Directions: Place chocolate and oil in a small bowl and microwave (stirring occasionally, until melted. Use immediately. If glaze becomes firm, reheat in the microwave.)

For the Sugar Glaze:

1 cup

sifted powdered sugar

3 tbsp

water

Directions: Place sugar and water in a small bowl and stir until smooth.