Best 6 Excellent Apple Gingerbread Recipes

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Apple gingerbread is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight dessert or something special to serve at a holiday gathering, this article has the perfect recipe for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious apple gingerbread that will be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

SPICED APPLE GINGERBREAD



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This nicely spiced caked, with chunks of apple and a hint of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, always wins raves. I like it best served warm with a dollop of whipped topping. It freezes well, too. -Pam Blockey of Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apple (about 1 medium)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, egg and molasses. Combine the flours, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and spices; add to the molasses mixture alternately with yogurt, beating just until combined. Fold in the apples., Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; dollop with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGERBREAD APPLE COCKTAIL



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Provided by Jonathan Miles

Categories     easy, cocktails

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces Domaine de Canton ginger and cognac liqueur
1 ounce vanilla vodka
2 1/2 ounces apple cider
Dash of lemon juice
Agave syrup (or honey) and finely crumbled gingersnap cookies, for rimming the glass
Orange zest, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread agave syrup or honey on a plate and dip the rim of a chilled cocktail glass into it to lightly coat the edges.
  • Spread the crumbled cookies on another plate and dip the coated rim into the crumbs so that they adhere.
  • Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into the prepared glass and float the orange zest on top.

APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Studded with fruit and nuts, this quick breads makes a great gift -- if you can part with it. From Cuisine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of, minced
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda with a whisk.
  • Using a whisk disperses the baking soda evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, oil, and eggs vigorously until color lightens.
  • Now add applesauce, buttermilk, and ginger; fold into dry mixture.
  • Gently fold in raisins and pecans.
  • Immediately pour batter into pan and bake 55-60 minutes; test with skewer.
  • Wait 10 minutes before removing bread from pan.
  • Glaze then cool bread completely on rack (up to 3 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3563.6, Fat 166.8, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 390.4, Sodium 3428.8, Carbohydrate 481.3, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 208.7, Protein 52.5

APPLE GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CREAM



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You can use the same weight in regular apples for this gingerbread cake recipe, but don't the little lady apples just look so awesome?!

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cake     Apple     Dessert     Fall     Brunch     Ginger     Cinnamon     Clove     Molasses     Maple Syrup     Bake

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar, divided
1 pound lady apples, unpeeled, very thinly sliced, seeds removed, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup robust-flavored (dark) molasses
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
Special Equipment
A 10-inch springform pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter pan and line bottom with a parchment round; butter parchment. Heat 1 Tbsp. butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp. water in a large skillet over medium, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring but swirling skillet often, until large bubbles that are slow to pop form, about 2 minutes. Pour caramel into prepared pan and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in same skillet over medium heat; add half of apples and toss to separate. Cook, tossing often, until apples are softened and almost translucent, about 4 minutes. Repeat process with another 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining apples. Let apples sit until cool enough to handle, then arrange over caramel in several overlapping layers. Set pan aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl to combine; set aside. Heat molasses, maple syrup, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in eggs and ginger. Stir baking soda into 1/4 cup very hot water in a small bowl until dissolved, then whisk into molasses mixture. Whisk molasses mixture into reserved dry ingredients and scrape batter over apples, spreading evenly. Evenly drizzle 1/2 cup cream over batter.
  • Place cake on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake until center is firm to the touch and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool in pan 15 minutes. Run a paring knife around the sides of cake to loosen, then remove the sides of pan and invert cake onto rack. Carefully remove pan and peel away parchment (apples might stick, so work slowly). Let cool completely.
  • Slice cake into wedges and serve drizzled with more cream.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be baked 1 day ahead. Store tightly covered at room temperature. To revive apples, reheat cake slightly in a microwave and brush top with maple syrup.

Tips:

  • For a chewier gingerbread, use molasses instead of brown sugar.
  • If you don't have apple sauce, you can grate a peeled apple and add it to the batter.
  • To make the gingerbread ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then freeze it for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw it at room temperature for a few hours.
  • Serve the gingerbread with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite fruit.

Conclusion:

Apple gingerbread is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful crumb and sweet, tangy glaze, this gingerbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this apple gingerbread recipe a try.

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