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Homemade German Gingerbread - How to Make Lebkuchen

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Lebkuchen Spices and Spice Mixtures for Gingerbread
Nuernberger Lebkuchen - Gingerbread Spices

Nuernberger Lebkuchen - Gingerbread Spices

J.McGavin

Lebkuchen recipes traditionally call for Lebkuchengewuerz (spice mixture) or Neunerlei spice mix.

Traditional Lebkuchen Spices:

  • cinnamon
  • anise seed
  • coriander
  • ginger
  • cardamom
  • cloves
  • allspice
  • mace
The mixture can also have small amounts of:
  • star anise
  • ground, black pepper
  • nutmeg

Make your own: here is a very simple recipe.

See more about Lebkuchen Spice Mix.

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