Candied peel in stollen

Candied peel in stollen refers to the sweetened, dried citrus peel (typically orange or lemon) that is a key ingredient in the traditional German Christmas bread, Stollen. The peel is made by preserving fruit rinds in a sugar syrup, which are then chopped and folded into the rich, yeast-leavened dough along with dried fruits, nuts, and spices. This festive bread originates from Germany, particularly the regions of Dresden and Thuringia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Stollen is a calorie-dense, energy-rich food, primarily high in carbohydrates from sugar and flour, with a significant amount of fat from butter and marzipan. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of iron, potassium, and B vitamins from the enriched dough and dried fruits.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	370 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Folate	25 µg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, stollen has been a symbolic Christmas treat in Germany for centuries, with its shape said to represent the swaddled infant Jesus. Nutritionally, the candied peel adds a concentrated source of dietary fiber and antioxidants like flavonoids from the citrus rinds, which are preserved through the sugaring process.