Bavarian Christmas

The juniper berries and caraway seeds in this roast give it a floral, woodsy flavor, while the bacon that wraps it helps keep the meat moist. See the recipe for Schweineschmorbraten mit Rubengemuse (Braised Pork Roast with Root Vegetables) »

Applesauce is the perfect foil for these savory, golden fried pancakes, a mix of starchy potatoes, flour, and eggs. See the recipe for Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes) »

Bavarian home cook Brigitte Drexler’s soul-satisfying bread dumplings are great for sopping up the rich pork gravy from the braised roast. See the recipe for Semmelknodel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings) »

Apples are roasted in wine and butter for this dessert, a staple of holiday markets throughout Germany. See the recipe for Bratapfel mit Walnusseis (Baked Walnut-Stuffed Apples with White Wine) »

These giant pretzels, which have a similar chew to bagels, are served with soft butter. See the recipe for Laugenbrezel (Traditional German Pretzels) »

This sweet-tart conserve is a luscious accompaniment to ice cream. It also adds a fruity dimension when stirred into champagne. See the recipe for Rumtopf (Macerated Fruit Conserve) »

Flavored with spices, ground almonds, and sweet candied citrus peel, these irresistible cookies are full of holiday flavor. See the recipe for Lebkuchen (Chocolate-Glazed Almond Spice Cookies) »

This assortment of traditional German Christmas cookies are sold at the Rischart bakery in Munich. See the recipe for Kokosmakronen (Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons) »
See the recipe for Zimtsterne (Cinnamon and Kirsch Star Cookies) »
See the recipe for Spitzbuben (Raspberry Jam Sandwich Cookies) »
See the recipe for Vanillekipferl (Anise-Seed Crescent Cookies) »
See the recipe for Schokiladen-Butter-platzchen (Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies) »
See the recipe for Nusstaler (Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Cookies) »