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Birnbrot

Birnweggen
SwitzerlandSwiss cuisine
Birnbrot is a traditional pastry originating in Switzerland with a filling of dried pears. Alongside dried pears, the filling also contains raisins, walnuts and other dried fruit such as apples or figs. The filling is flavored with candied …
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Birnbrot or Birnweggen are a traditional pastry originating in Switzerland with a filling of dried pears. They exist throughout Switzerland and popular variations include "Bündener Birnbrot", "Glarner Birnbrot", "Toggenburger Birnbrot" and "Luzerner Birnweggen".

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