My Mom always made Stollen on Christmas Eve day. We went to Church on Christmas Eve for the Children's Christmas program and I was the organist (thrill for me). Then we would come home and have Stollen for our dessert. It has nuts, candied fruit and a really good white icing on the top. Mom made Stollen on December 24, 2012 and on December 26, Mom had a stroke. She died in July, 2013. I made Stollen last year and my heart just wasn't in it. I'd like to try again this year - I have all the ingredients. Maybe I will. But that Stollen was food for the angels. She made it so good! It is a recipe from my great grandmother from Germany. I'd like to pass it on to my daughter in law. I will!
Edie