Last year Germany produced nearly 87,600 tonnes of Lebkuchen, up from 84,500 tonnes in 2021. The baked goods are exported to other EU countries, as well as America and Britain.

Chef notes. Lebkuchen is often referred to in the English-speaking world as "German gingerbread." It's not. Ginger is usually the spice least called for in a Lebkuchengewürz (spice blend) and ...