Category: Sweet

  • Pflaumenmus (plum puree)

    My mother’s sister, Kathe, used to make Plaumenmus by roasting plums on low in the oven for hours, with sugar and some lemon juice. Here’s my take on her recipe, using plums in jars or tins. Ingredients | Method | Makes about 400 g | Takes about 3.5 hours from start to finish Ingredients Method

  • Marzipan with Cognac

    This marzipan is easy and quick to make – and it’s vegan. The ratio of almond meal to sugar is 4:1 so it’s not overly sweet. Plus, there’s neither candy thermometre nor liquid glucose in sight. Ingredients | Method Ingredients *The liquid you make for this recipe is enough for a double batch with some…

  • Lebkuchen (German gingerbread)

    Oh my, this vegan German gingerbread/Lebkuchen recipe is a must-try. Though there are a few steps to get through, there is payoff: you’ll get 40–45 fragrant cookies to give away as stunning gifts – that is, if they make it that far. Ingredients | Method | Makes 40–45 small round cookies Ingredients Method 4. Put…