Lambertz Dark Chocolate Lebkuchen Hearts, Stars & Pretzels 500g

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A famous German Hausfrau trick to soften gingerbread that has gone hard, is to put it in a metal tin with some sliced apple for a day or two – it works! Lebkuchen has a long history in Germany dating back as far as the 13th century, when it was being baked by monks in the (now Bavarian) region of Franconia.

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Apricot Fruit Filling (31%) (Glucose-fructose Syrup, Dried Apricot, Sugar, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Potassium Citrates; Gelling Agent: Pectins; Flavouring), 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Chocolate (21%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter*, Whole 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Cocoa Mass*, Sweet Whey Powder (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Emulsifier: Lecithins (𝐒𝐨𝐲𝐚); Butterfat (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤)), Glucose-fructose Syrup, Sugar, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents: Potassium Carbonate, Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Spices, Salt. We cannot issue refunds for rejected deliveries, issues with access, incorrect addresses or no-one at address. Because Gingerbread Hearts are meant to be worn (and you can imagine the beating they take over an evening at the Oktoberfest! Depending on the size and type of gingerbread, you have a certain area available for labeling, and you can also influence the color and design.

To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.Allow to set completely (up to 24 hours) before threading with ribbon and giving them to your guests, or your sweetheart! If you are unsure of the spacing, edge the letters with a skewer lightly on the cake and then trace with the icing.

Ingredient and allergen information will also be included on the packaging of your treats when delivered. Turn the dough out onto the work surface, knead briefly, then shape into a round and wrap in cling film. Outside of Germany using mixed spice (UK/Aus/NZ) or Pumpkin Spice (US) will give you a similar flavour. This saver set contains a special treat - the finest quality Lebkuchen hearts, stars and pretzels each smothered in smooth dark chocolate. Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan over a low heat for a few minutes, stirring until the butter has melted and is incorporated into the honey.In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. In fact, the most famous gingerbread in all of Germany comes from the Franconian city of Nürnberg (Nuremberg), which exports lebkuchen all over the world. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Run the mixer for 5 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth, rather stiff dough and comes away from the sides of the bowl.

You should note that products and their ingredients including details of their nutritional content and allergy advice, is liable to change are subject to change. O' Zapft is" is Bavarian dialect for "Es ist angezapft" - literal meaning "it has been tapped," really meaning "party time! Ingredients: Wheat flour, apple fruit filling 23% (sugar, apple purée, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon juice concentrate, gelling agent: pectin; natural flavours), chocolate 22% (cacao mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins), caramelised sugar syrup (glucose syrup, sugar), sugar, raising agents: sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate; wheat gluten, butter, spices (contain cinnamon), acid: lactic acid. I also like to add a little unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa as this gives the Lebkuchenherzen a lovely dark colour and rich shine. Now add the gingerbread spice, baking powder (affiliate link), cocoa powder and egg to the honey mixture.

Cover the dough, or place in an airtight container and leave to rest for at least 5 hours at room temperature. Whether it’s the classic variation decorated with coloured icing, or covered in chocolate and topped with marzipan – every heart we make is decorated by hand with care and attention to detail by our master confectioners. I’m the proud author of two cookbooks and recently graduated with a diploma in Gastronomy and Nutrition from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London!