Bremer Klabe

Bremer Klaben is a traditional fruit bread from Bremen, Germany, and is closely related to stollen, though it has distinct regional characteristics. Made from a rich yeast dough, it includes dried fruits such as raisins and currants, along with candied lemon and orange peel. The dough is enriched with butter, sugar, and sometimes flavored with rum or brandy, giving it a dense, sweet texture similar to stollen. Unlike the typical stollen, Bremer Klaben does not contain a marzipan filling or heavy powdered sugar coating. It is typically baked in loaves and enjoyed during the Christmas season, though it is available year-round as a regional specialty. Its origins trace back to the 16th century.