Epicurean Collection

Description

• Vanillekipferl – Vanilla Almond Cookies: these crescent shaped almond cookies originally stem from Vienna, Austria and are now part of every central European Christmas. Legends says, the shape is of the Turkish crescent moon, symbolizing the celebration of the victory over the Turkish in 1683. The recipe was so successful, it is now a classic of the Advent season.
• Candied spiced almonds: Crunchy and sweet coating and a nutty heart, a true staple at every Christmas Market !
• Spekulatius Spiced Cookies: a Christmas staple food this recipe that dates back to the European Middle Ages and has been transmitted from generation to generation for you to enjoy! Spekulatius originates in Central Europe, therefore historic recipes can be found in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. The perfect balance of cinnamon and spices, butter and almonds baked to crunchy yet soft perfection is a guarantee to awaken your Christmas spirit.
• Zimtsterne – Cinnamon Star Cookies: This cookie has first been mentioned in 1530 and originated in Southwest Germany. Since cinnamon was an extremely expensive at the time, it was not easily accessible for just anybody. The simplicity of the ingredients, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, egg white also lead to its quality.
• Orange Star Anise Marmalade: called “Christmas Apples” Oranges are an important part of central and northern European Christmas traditions.  Fruity sweetness, balanced with the bitterness of the peel and a delicate hint of star anise, this Orange Marmalade, manufactured after my grandmothers delicious receipe is a delight on any pastry.
• Marzipan Almond Candy
• Pear Cardamom Jam
• Surprise item

Marmalade Pear cardamom (6oz)          INGREDIENTS: PEAR, SUGAR, FRUIT PECTIN, LEMON JUICE, CARDAMOM, VANILLA EXTRACT (VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT IN WATER, 35% ALCOHOL) Marmalade Orange star anise (6oz)       INGREDIENTS: ORANGE, SUGAR, STAR ANISE Candied almonds (7oz) INGREDIENTS: ALMONDS, SUGAR, CINNAMON, STAR ANISE Spekulatius spiced cookies (3.5oz)         INGREDIENTS: FLOUR (WHOLE GRAIN SOFT WHITE WHEAT), BUTTER, SUGAR, ALMOND FLOUR, EGG, BAKING SODA, CINNAMON, CARDAMOM, CLOVE Vanillekipferl cookies (3.5oz) INGREDIENTS: FLOUR (WHOLE GRAIN SOFT WHITE WHEAT), BUTTER, POWDERED SUGAR, GROUND ALMONDS, VANILLA BEAN Zimtsterne almond cinnamon cookies (3.5oz)  INGREDIENTS: GROUND ALMONDS, POWDERED SUGAR, EGG WHITE, CINNAMON Marzipan Almond Candy (2.64oz) INGREDIENTS: ALMOND FLOUR, POWDERED SUGAR, ALMOND EXTRACT (ALCOHOL (90%), NATURAL OIL OF BITTER ALMOND, WATER), ROSE WATER (DISTILLED WATER, CONCENTRATED ROSE WATER, NATURAL ROSE FLAVORS)