Star Tin
$28.00 USD
Note: Our 2012 lebkuchen season has officially ended -- stay
tuned for new updates!
This premium gingerbread has been a specialty of the Bavarian
town of Nuremberg (follow our guided tour here) – a former
crossroads for historic trading and spice routes – ever since
Franconian monks invented lebkuchen in the Middle Ages.
Distinguished by its high-quality ingredients (almond and
hazelnut flours, marzipan, candied citron and orange peel),
minimal (less than 10%) flour content, and edible "oblaten"
wafer bottom (which has its roots in the communion wafer), this
type of gingerbread is widely regarded as the finest in the world.
We spent over a year developing our recipe and baking
technique in Germany, creating a proprietary blend of 9 different
spices to make this moist, dense, and chewy treat. Available in
two authentic varieties: Classic (covered with a sugar glaze) and
Chocolate (enrobed in a dark chocolate). Select 'Assorted' if you
can't decide -- it's our most popular option! Every lebkuchen is
made by hand in NYC and has a shelf life of up to 6-8 weeks
without artificial preservatives. This tin design features a seven-
sided star, a motif common in German holiday displays. Tin
contains 5 lebkuchen. Net weight 1 lb (453g).
Leckerlee's lebkuchen tins follow the longstanding tradition of
lebkuchen bakers presenting their wares in custom-designed decorative
metal canisters. These beautiful tins also served the practical purpose
of preserving the fragrance and flavor of the spiced treats. They were
often purchased as seasonal gifts, a practice that continues today as
holiday shoppers await lebkuchen producers’ new annual tin designs to give to friends and family. Our tins are an homage to vintage lebkuchen tins, such as the ones seen here. Many vintage lebkuchen tins have
become collectors’ items today, and much like their historic
counterparts, Leckerlee’s limited edition tins are intended to be kept in the household
long after the lebkuchen inside is eaten. These premium tins are made of heavyweight tinplate and feature precision embossing on the lids. Turn the tin over and you will discover a small signature: a heart that mirrors the bear's heart on the top of the tin.The tins measure 4 5/8" in diameter and 5 1/4" tall.
Almonds, sugar, hazelnuts, egg whites, almond paste, unbleached flour, honey, candied citron and orange peel, oblaten
baking wafer, spices, baking powder, sea salt.
Classic and Chocolate varieties covered with powdered sugar/water and dark chocolate, respectively.
Read more about our spices & flavors.
This product contains no artificial preservatives. Stored in an airtight container and in a cool, dry place, our lebkuchen can be enjoyed for up to 6-8 weeks.