Best 5 Caramel Apple Gingerbread Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that captures the flavors of fall, caramel apple gingerbread is a must-try. This classic recipe combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the sweetness of caramel and the tartness of apples. The result is a moist, flavorful cake with a gooey caramel filling and a crunchy apple topping. Whether you're serving it as a special occasion treat or just as an after-dinner indulgence, caramel apple gingerbread is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Whip up a warm and spicy dessert with a little help from a Betty Crocker® mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
3/4 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or raisins
1/2 to 3/4 cup caramel topping
2/3 cup whipped cream topping in aerosol can

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix gingerbread mix, applesauce, water, butter and egg with spoon until well blended. Stir in dates. Spoon into ungreased 8- or 9-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
  • Top each warm square of gingerbread with caramel topping and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little different and has a wonderful flavor. Try it for your next gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large apples, peeled and sliced
GINGERBREAD:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brewed tea

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apples over sugar; set aside. , For gingerbread, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with tea, beating well after each addition. , Pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGER & CARAMEL APPLE PUDDINGS



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Quintessentially British ingredients make up Frances Auger's comforting puds, impressing the judges of Britain's Best Pud

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

50g butter , plus extra for the ramekins
1 large cooking apple , peeled, cored and finely chopped
75g light brown muscovado sugar
140g butter , softened
100g light brown muscovado sugar
1 egg
125ml buttermilk
2 balls preserved stem ginger , finely chopped, plus 1 tbsp syrup from jar
100g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
1 ½ tbsp ground ginger
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
icing sugar , for dusting
cream or custard, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly butter and flour 6 x 8cm deep ramekins, tapping out excess flour. Heat the butter in a pan until foaming, add the apple and cook for 1 min on a medium heat. Toss in the sugar and cook until dissolved. Divide between the ramekins.
  • For the puddings, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric whisk until fully combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk, chopped ginger and ginger syrup, then stir this into the butter mixture. Fold in the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt. Divide between the ramekins so they are filled to 1cm below the top. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins, until golden and risen.
  • Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar. Accompany with cream or custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 39 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1.07 milligram of sodium

APPLE GINGERBREAD



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A slice of spicy gingerbread fresh from the oven will warm you up on a wintry day! The apples are a nice variation and really add to the flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 to 5 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Arrange apple slices in a greased 17x11x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Remove from oven. , In a small bowl, mix remaining sugar with molasses and butter until smooth. Mix in eggs. , In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add molasses mixture and beat until smooth. Add boiling water and mix. Pour batter over apples and spread evenly in pan. , Bake for 30 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EXCELLENT APPLE GINGERBREAD



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This is a traditional Polish Christmas gingerbread with apple filling. Believe me, it is excellent and easy to make!

Provided by Izabela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

¼ cup butter
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg white
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples; cook and stir until tender. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix 3/4 cup of butter, honey, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing each one until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, ginger and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the milk. Stir in the walnuts and cooked apples just until evenly distributed. Divide evenly between the prepared pans and spread evenly.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool the cakes on a wire rack. Keep the oven on for the walnuts.
  • To make the candied walnuts for the top of the cake, whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and walnuts. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool completely before using.
  • To make the frosting, mix together the butter, confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate and spread with a thin layer of the cream cheese icing. Top with most of the apple filling and spread evenly. Place the other layer of cake on top with the bottom facing up. Spread remaining cream cheese icing over the top and sides. Decorate the top with remaining apple filling and sprinkle with candied walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.4 calories, Carbohydrate 99.1 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.6 g, Sodium 784.2 mg, Sugar 51.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your gingerbread will taste. If possible, use organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your gingerbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Gingerbread in a Preheated Oven: This will help to ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • Let the Gingerbread Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the Gingerbread in an Airtight Container: This will help to keep it fresh for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Caramel apple gingerbread is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist and flavorful cake, gooey caramel filling, and sweet and tart apples, this gingerbread is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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