Crystallized Ginger Gingerbread

Gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with the holiday season. It originated in Europe and was traditionally shaped into gingerbread men and houses.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Print Recipe

Medium

Crystallized Ginger Gingerbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 0.25 cup Crystallized ginger
• 0.5 cup Boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the crystallized ginger.
5. Stir in the boiling water to thin the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve the gingerbread at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.