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Elisen Lebkuchen – The Empress of Gingerbread

A very special specialty among Nuremberg gingerbread is the Elisen Lebkuchen, as its high-quality composition is strictly regulated. It may contain a maximum of 10% flour and must consist of at least 25% nuts. However, these cannot be just any nuts—they must be almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts! The Elisen Lebkuchen is therefore a particularly fine delicacy! Since our original Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen contains no flour at all and the nut content is nearly 40%, they rank among the absolute top quality products.

Product examples of original Elisen Lebkuchen

	Elisen Lebkuchen individually packaged: plain, chocolate-coated, glazed, mixed, white, nut, almond Our finest Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen in practical individual cellophane packaging. The gingerbread is available with different coatings, and you can also get our popular almond and walnut varieties. The perfect gift idea! View product page
	Elisen Lebkuchen 3-pack Our award-winning Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen in a 3-pack. Plain, chocolate-coated, glazed, or mixed. There is something for everyone! View product page
	Elisen Lebkuchen 5-pack The delicious original Elisen Lebkuchen in a value pack. You can choose between plain, chocolate-coated, sugar-glazed, or mixed varieties. View product page
	Elisen Lebkuchen broken mix: plain, chocolate-coated, glazed 800g of the finest Elisen Lebkuchen pieces. The taste is no different from our other Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen, but the appearance is not perfect. One pack contains 10 pieces: 3 unglazed, 3 glazed with sugar icing, and 4 chocolate-coated. You can easily order Elisen Lebkuchen pieces in our online factory outlet. View product page
	Lebkuchen confectionery based on Elisen Lebkuchen The wafer-based gingerbread slices are baked in the style of original Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen, refined with fine spirits and sweet fruits, and coated in chocolate. You can choose between “Williams Pear,” “Rum Plum,” “Whiskey Cherry,” or “Mixed.” View product page
	Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen tin, 3-pack, 5-pack, assorted Our finest Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen on wafers in a decorative metal gift tin. You can choose between different designs and sizes. Depending on your preference, you will receive a tin with 3 or 5 assorted Elisen Lebkuchen. View product page
	Mini Lebkuchen in Elisen style, mixed A unique specialty is our mini Lebkuchen made in the original Elisen style. These bite-sized treats are perfect for snacking or on the go. You receive a 150g bag with assorted Nuremberg mini Elisen Lebkuchen. View product page
	White Lebkuchen, rectangular, 5-pack This Nuremberg Lebkuchen is characterized by its rectangular shape and is baked according to a traditional recipe in confectionery quality. Its light color comes from its high egg white content. You receive it in a value 5-pack. View product page

In our online shop you will find many more Nuremberg Lebkuchen!

Our Elisen Lebkuchen shipping service offers many additional benefits:

- Freshly baked Lebkuchen in stock all year round -

- 48h shipping, optional 24h express shipping -

- Worldwide shipping -

What exactly defines Elisen Lebkuchen?

The high-quality recipe of Elisen Lebkuchen can be clearly identified by its premium ingredients. Nuts contain a relatively high proportion of saturated fatty acids, which are well known as excellent flavor carriers. The crunchy texture of the nuts also gives Elisen Lebkuchen a richer bite and fuller taste. Thanks to the combination of high-quality nuts, valuable honey, and fine spices, Elisen Lebkuchen was even believed in the Middle Ages to have healing properties. This delicacy therefore rightly carries the title “Empress of Gingerbread,” as no other gingerbread matches its unique taste and qualities.

Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen tin assorted

Not only are the premium ingredients strictly regulated, but also the glaze according to the German Food Code: it states that no coatings that could be confused with chocolate may be used. This specifically prohibits cheaper cocoa-based fat glazes and only allows real chocolate or sugar icing. In stores, this festive treat is often available in a filled Lebkuchen tin or Lebkuchen chest.

Why is it called “Elisen” Lebkuchen?

The exceptional quality is also reflected in its name, although the origin is not clearly established. One theory suggests it was named after Elisabeth, the patron saint of bakers. Another suggests it was named after the beautiful daughter Elisabeth of a Nuremberg gingerbread baker.

The legend says the young girl was terminally ill with no hope of recovery. Her desperate father had already lost his wife to the illness, making his daughter his everything. To prevent her death at all costs, the baker came up with an unusual idea: he knew about the healing properties of the spices used in gingerbread. To enhance the effect, he completely left out the flour and served her a unique gingerbread. His courage paid off, as Elisabeth slowly recovered. To celebrate her healing, the Elisen Lebkuchen was named after her.

Recipe for homemade Elisen Lebkuchen

You will need the following ingredients:

50g candied orange peel
50g candied lemon peel
100g ground hazelnuts
200g ground almonds
150g sugar
1 pinch of salt
3 tsp gingerbread spice mix
1 tsp baking powder
20 baking wafers (70 mm)
2 eggs
150g chocolate coating

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Preparation is very simple:

Finely chop the candied orange and lemon peel and mix with hazelnuts, almonds, gingerbread spice, and baking powder.
Beat eggs, sugar, and salt until fluffy, then gently fold in the nut mixture.
Line two baking trays with parchment paper and place wafers on them. Spoon the dough onto the wafers and flatten (about 1.5 cm thick).
Preheat the oven to 150°C (fan) and bake in the middle rack for 15–20 minutes until lightly browned.
After cooling, the Lebkuchen can be glazed as desired.

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