Lebkuchen Jewels
Source of Recipe
California Raisins
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2-3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt
1 teaspoon each nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves
1 cup California golden raisins
1/2 cup each mixed candied fruits and citron
1 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
Lemon Glaze (below)
Recipe
In mixer bowl 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 x 10-inch baking pan. Bake in 375° F oven 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; brush with Lemon Glaze. Cool; cut into diamonds. Decorate with candied cherries and slivers of citron. Store in covered container up to 1 month.
Makes about 4 dozen.
Lemon Glaze:
In small bowl combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar with 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice to make a thin glaze.
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