Twelve Pieces of Grasmere Gingerbread®
£8.75
Iconic Grasmere Gingerbread® is a unique spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and a cake. Crispy, crumbly, chewy and utterly moreish, one piece is never enough.
Invented by Victorian baker Sarah Nelson in 1854, Grasmere Gingerbread® is a tantalising, mouth-watering cross taste sensation. Still ONLY freshly-baked daily at the historic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop in the Lake District.
Grasmere Gingerbread® is perfect on its own or enjoyed with freshly-brewed coffee, mulled wine or warmed and served with ice cream, custard, yoghurt, stewed fruit or our own handmade Cumberland Rum Butter.
Product Information
As Grasmere Gingerbread® has NO additives or preservatives, please treat it like bread by consuming it within one week of purchase. Please store in an airtight container or tin like any other biscuit or cake. To maintain the chewy texture of Grasmere Gingerbread® keep refrigerated, but if you do not like to eat it hard bring it to room temperature for about ten minutes. You may also freshen or warm Grasmere Gingerbread® by placing it on a baking sheet in a conventional oven, moderate heat for a few minutes. It can be frozen on the day of purchase/receipt; defrost as you would with slices of bread - just take out the number of slices you intend to eat on the day.
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Ingredients
Wheat Flour(WheatFlour [Gluten] Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin,Wheat Gluten)Sugarand Cane Molasses,Butter(Milk),CandiedLemonPeel(Lemon Peel, Glucose, Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Citric acid),Ground Ginger1%, Salt
Allergen Advice:For allergens seehighlightedingredients.
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Delivery Information
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This product is classed as 1 Unit. You can have up to 8 units in your package before incurring additional delivery charges.
FAQs
Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread® in 1854 in the English Lake District village from where it gets its name. A unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake, its reputation quickly spread and it is now enjoyed by food lovers all over the world.
How to soften Grasmere Gingerbread? ›
You may also freshen or warm Grasmere Gingerbread® by placing it on a baking sheet in a conventional oven, moderate heat for a few minutes. It can be frozen on the day of purchase/receipt; defrost as you would with slices of bread - just take out the number of slices you intend to eat on the day.
How many calories are in a piece of Grasmere Gingerbread? ›
There are 291 calories in 1 serving of Grasmere Gingerbread Cookie.
Does Grasmere Gingerbread have dairy? ›
Is it dairy free? Sorry, no.
What are the three types of gingerbread? ›
The three distinct types of gingerbread are brown gingerbread, wafer-based gingerbread and honey gingerbread.
- BROWN GINGERBREAD.
- WAFER GINGERBREAD.
- HONEY GINGERBREAD.
Superstitions about gingerbread flourished in the 17th century. Witches supposedly made gingerbread figures, ate them, and thereby caused the death of their enemies. Dutch magistrates went so far as to declare baking or eating molded cookies illegal.
Should gingerbread be soft or crunchy? ›
Soft and Chewy: Gingerbread cookies have a reputation for being hard and crispy, but not this recipe! Follow my baking tips and they will turn out perfectly soft and chewy.
How long does gingerbread last? ›
How long does gingerbread last? Baked gingerbread will keep for 5 days in an airtight container. If it's humid or moisture is present, the gingerbread will soften. You can freeze gingerbread either raw or cooked.
Why is my gingerbread soggy? ›
To achieve crispy, sturdy gingerbread, Lomas recommends letting the baked gingerbread pieces dry out for a day or two. Don't put the pieces in the refrigerator or keep them in a closed container, as this keeps the moisture in.
Are gingerbread healthy? ›
Gingerbread's delightful combination of flavours and spices isn't just a treat for the taste buds; it's also a potential boon for your health. From its anti-inflammatory properties to its digestive benefits, gingerbread offers an unexpected array of advantages that can complement a well-rounded diet.
Ginger cookies also contain significant amounts of sugar, thanks in part to the added table sugar and molasses that sweeten them. Eating 2 ounces of gingersnaps boosts your sugar intake by 11.3 grams, while gingerbread cookies contain 10.9 grams of sugar per serving.
Can you freeze gingerbread dough? ›
You can pre-make your gingerbread dough and freeze it for up to a month. So, if ever you fancy some gingerbread, all you need to do is get it out of the freezer, defrost and bake! Why not add extra flavour to your other bakes? You can use your gingerbread to spice up your rocky road or elevate your cheesecake base.
Why is Grasmere Gingerbread famous? ›
VICTORIAN cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 in the English Lake District village from where it gets its name. A unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake, its reputation quickly spread and it is now enjoyed by food lovers all over the world.
How do you eat Grasmere Gingerbread? ›
Still ONLY freshly-baked daily at the historic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop in the Lake District, Grasmere Gingerbread® is perfect on its own or enjoyed with freshly-brewed brewed coffee, mulled wine or warmed and served with ice cream, custard, yoghurt, stewed fruit or our own handmade Cumberland Rum Butter.
What is the world famous gingerbread? ›
In 1854 it became the home of Sarah Nelson's world famous original celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread ®. This unique and delicious gingerbread is freshly baked everyday to the secret recipe and is only obtainable from this shop or through the international mail order service.
Where is the world's largest gingerbread town? ›
The World's Largest Gingerbread Town | Pepperkakebyen in Bergen | Hurtigruten US.
What are some interesting facts about gingerbread? ›
5 Things You Might Not Know About Gingerbread
- Originally gingerbread was made with honey and breadcrumbs. ...
- Queen Elizabeth once served her guests miniature gingerbread versions of themselves. ...
- Children could learn the alphabet using gingerbread letters. ...
- Queen Victoria enjoyed sharing gingerbread with her dog.
Gingerbread was also worn as a talisman in battle or as protection against evil spirits. Gingerbread was a significant form of popular art in Europe; major centers of gingerbread mould carvings included Lyon, Nuremberg, Pest, Prague, Pardubice, Pulsnitz, Ulm, and Toruń.
What city is known for gingerbread? ›
TORUN, Poland — This medieval city on the banks of the Vistula River is known for two things: astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and gingerbread cookies.
