Lebkuchen Jewels

Yield: 24 bars | Serves: 24
Category: Ethnic

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Cup honey
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
  • 23/4 Cups flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Teaspoon nutmeg
  • 11/2 Cups California golden raisins
  • 1/2 Cup mixed candied fruits
  • 1 Cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 Cup citron
  • citron
  • Lemon Glaze
  • 1 Cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 11/2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Procedure

In mixer, beat sugar and egg until smooth and fluffy. Add honey, lemon peel and juice; beat well. Sift dry ingredients; gradually mix into egg-sugar mixture on low speed. Stir in raisins, fruits and nuts. Spread batter into greased 15×10-inch baking pan. Bake in 375°F oven 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a thin glaze. Cool cake slightly and brush with glaze. Cool completely; cut into diamonds. Decorate with candied cherries and slivers of citron. Store in covered container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 12%); Total Fat 3 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 10; Sodium 45; Potassium 164; Total Carbohydrate 43; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 29; Protein 3; Calcium 30; Iron 1;

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