Gingerbread with Pears

Gingerbread is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was later brought to Europe by Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Gingerbread with Pears

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• 2 Pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and egg.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and arrange the sliced pears on top.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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