I’ve been buying Leckerlee lebkuchen for seven years, ever since I discovered them through my college alumni magazine; Sandy Lee is also an alumna of my school. They are absolutely authentic and so delicious!
I remember lebkuchen from when we lived in Germany—my parents loved it! I didn't at the time (I thought the ginger made it too "hot", because I had really wimpy taste buds back then!), but as I've gotten older I like things I didn't enjoy as a kid....
My brother lives in Belgium but travels to Germany for work. Every December he sends me a tin of these cookies. They are divine! The cake looks delicious. I'm a huge fan of pears, and it happens to be our state fruit here in Oregon. Thank you so much for including the recipe. Happy Holidays!
This year, Leckerlee also offers an incredibly realistic lebkuchen tree ornament! I ordered a few for family members in memory of my mother-in-law, whose lebkuchen we all loved.
Thank you - this may replace Sticky Toffee Pudding in my Christmas repertoire! I will make it with my Outrageous Toffee Sauce with Bourbon and will let you know how it turns out.
I’ve been buying Leckerlee lebkuchen for seven years, ever since I discovered them through my college alumni magazine; Sandy Lee is also an alumna of my school. They are absolutely authentic and so delicious!
What a lovely recipe. Thank you, trying this this week.
I remember lebkuchen from when we lived in Germany—my parents loved it! I didn't at the time (I thought the ginger made it too "hot", because I had really wimpy taste buds back then!), but as I've gotten older I like things I didn't enjoy as a kid....
My brother lives in Belgium but travels to Germany for work. Every December he sends me a tin of these cookies. They are divine! The cake looks delicious. I'm a huge fan of pears, and it happens to be our state fruit here in Oregon. Thank you so much for including the recipe. Happy Holidays!
The cake sounds amazing. Should the pears be ripe? I have trouble finding ripe pears this time of year.
Impossible to find ripe pears! So no worries - this works with the pears you can buy in any supermarket; the heat transforms them.
Hi Sara, the heat in the oven should make them "ripe", and luscious to eat.
So excited to try this cake—it sounds like the perfect holiday dessert.
This year, Leckerlee also offers an incredibly realistic lebkuchen tree ornament! I ordered a few for family members in memory of my mother-in-law, whose lebkuchen we all loved.
Thank you - this may replace Sticky Toffee Pudding in my Christmas repertoire! I will make it with my Outrageous Toffee Sauce with Bourbon and will let you know how it turns out.
Francine
Love lebkuchen cookies !!! ❤️
Wouldn’t you drop the pears cut side up so you’re looking at the rounded side when you flip it?