In the realm of culinary delights, few combinations are as tantalizing as the vibrant union of ginger and apples. These two culinary wonders, each possessing unique flavors and health benefits, come together to create a symphony of taste that is both refreshing and invigorating. Whether you seek a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings or a healthier alternative to conventional snacks, ginger apples offer a versatile canvas for culinary exploration. This article delves into the world of ginger apples, providing a comprehensive guide to selecting the perfect ingredients, exploring diverse cooking methods, and discovering a treasure trove of delectable recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of these two extraordinary ingredients.
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SLOW-COOKER OATMEAL WITH APPLES AND GINGER
This warming porridge features oats two ways plus brown rice, millet, or quinoa. Knowing you have a bubbling hot breakfast waiting for you on a chilly morning makes getting out of bed so much easier. This recipe feeds a crowd, but it also reheats easily for individual servings throughout the week.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Slow Cooker Breakfast Oat Oatmeal Grains Ginger Raisin Almond Apple
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins (if using), almonds (if using), flaxseeds (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7-8 hours.
- Do Ahead
- Porridge can be made 1 week ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. To serve, scoop out desired amount and add a splash of water or milk. Heat in a pot over medium or microwave on high in a heatproof bowl until heated through and desired texture is reached, adding more liquid if needed.
GINGER APPLES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield About 2 quarts or 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large non-aluminum kettle, combine water and lemon juice. Peel and core apples; cut into eighths and place immediately into lemon water.
- Add sugar and ginger; bring mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Meanwhile, sterilize 2 quart or 4 pint jars and the necessary lids, and bands, according to manufacturer's directions. With slotted spoon, divide apples and ginger among sterilized jars. Fill with hot syrup leaving 1/2 inch space at top of jar. Wipe rims of jars to remove any syrup and seal with lids and bands.
- Process jars in boiling water bath for 20 minutes (both quarts or pints). Remove jars from water bath, tighten lids immediately, and set aside to cool completely. Label jars and store in cool, dry place
GINGER-BAKED APPLES
Categories Ginger Dessert Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Raisin Apple Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together the butter, the brown sugar, the ginger, the pecans, and the raisins. Core the apples, peel the top third of them, and rub the peeled flesh with the lemon. Spoon the ginger mixture into the apple cavities, mounding it, arrange the apples in a deep microwave-safe dish, and microwave them, covered, at high power (100%), rotating the dish halfway through the cooking, for 8 minutes. Transfer the apples to 2 plates, spoon the cooking liquid over them, and serve the apples with the ice cream.
GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND GINGER BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA BEAN CREME ANGLAISE AND CREME FRAICHE WHIPPED CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the bread pudding custard: Combine the cream, milk, vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk together the yolks, granulated sugar and maple syrup in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture until combined. Remove the vanilla pod and whisk in the apple brandy. Strain the custard into a clean bowl.
- For the apple-ginger caramel sauce: To a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and allow to melt. Next, add the apples, cinnamon sticks and ginger and saute until softened but still hold their shape. Season with salt. Deglaze with the apple brandy and allow to cook until the sauce has become a thick, glazy consistency. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Combine the apple-ginger caramel sauce with the bread.
- For the anglaise: Bring the half-and-half, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean seeds to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk together the yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until at the pale ribbon stage. Slowly whisk in the hot half-and-half, return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. Strain into a bowl and set over an ice bath. Stir until chilled. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
- To assemble and bake: Place the silicone molds in a roasting pan. Fill the molds with the soaked bread, and then pour the bread pudding custard over the bread, pressing down on the bread to totally submerge it in the custard. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up some of the custard.
- Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour in hot tap water until it comes halfway up the sides of the inner roasting pan. Bake until the sides are slightly puffed and the center jiggles slightly, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and the water bath and cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For the whipped cream: In a cold bowl, whisk the cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in the creme fraiche until combined.
- Unmold the bread pudding, serve with the vanilla bean creme anglaise and whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon, powdered sugar and garnish with mint. Bread pudding is best served warm.
10-MINUTE GINGER CAKE "BAKED" APPLES
I love baked apples and ginger cake -- so I decided to put them together. Even better, this homey autumn dessert comes together so fast that you can make it any time you've got a craving!
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Using a spoon, remove enough of the interior of each apple so that the walls are about 1/2-inch thick all around, including the bottom, and there's enough of a well for the cake batter. Place the apples in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave the apples until just warm, 20 to 40 seconds, then remove and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, and maple syrup in a medium bowl until just combined. Spoon or pour the batter inside the apples, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top of each. Microwave the apples in the same microwave-safe dish until the batter rises and sets, about 2 minutes 20 seconds. Dust the top edges of the apples with a little fleur-de-sel and let cool slightly, then serve with Apple Cider Caramel Sauce and vanilla ice cream.
- Mix the sugar and lemon juice in a deep nonstick saucepan, place over medium heat and cover. Have a pastry brush and a small bowl of water nearby to brush the sides of the pot of any granules of sugar.
- When the sugar starts to brown, swirl the pan to ensure even browning until the sugar is amber in color, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in the apple cider -- step back, because there will be sputtering.
- Add the butter. Swirl the pan to melt the butter, then add the heavy cream, cinnamon and ginger. Remove from the heat. The caramel will continue to thicken off the heat. Stir before serving. Makes 1 1/2 cups. Can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently on the stove top or in the microwave.
GINGER BAKED APPLES
Make and share this Ginger Baked Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a casserole dish (big enough to hold 2 apples) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel apples halfway down from stem end. Core apples without cutting through the bottom.
- Place in casserole.
- Mix ginger and butter in small bowl. Spoon half of the mixture into each apple.
- Stir all remaining ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils.
- Pour over apples.
- Bake 30-40 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
- NOTE: May be covered loosely with plastic wrap and done in microwave (on high about 6 minutes) and then remove plastic wrap and put apples under preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 32.7, Protein 0.7
WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND CARAMELIZED APPLES
Silky pureed sweet potatoes get fruity notes from applesauce and hints of heat from freshly grated ginger. A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.
CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND GINGER
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove as much skin and external fat as possible from chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet or 2 tablespoons oil in regular skillet large enough to hold chicken pieces in single layer. Brown chicken on both sides in hot oil over medium heat; remove and set aside.
- Saute onion and garlic in same pan until onion is soft. Add wine, apple juice and ginger to pan and cook over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced to 1 cup.
- Stir cornstarch into yogurt. Add to pan with apples and chicken and season with pepper. Cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Arrange noodles on each of 4 plates. Spoon chicken and sauce over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 997, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 255 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GINGER BAKED APPLES
Categories Microwave Fruit Ginger Dessert Broil Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Sodium Apple Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel apples halfway down from stem end. Core apples without cutting through bottom. Place in broilerproof and microwave-safe casserole. Mix ginger and butter in small bowl. Spoon half of ginger mixture into each apple.
- Stir all remaining ingredients except cream in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils. Pour syrup over apples. Cover casserole loosely with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high until apples are tender, rotating casserole twice, about 6 minutes. Uncover; spoon juices over.
- Preheat broiler. Broil apples until tops are glazed and syrup bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve apples with whipped cream, if desired.
GINGER DIP WITH APPLES AND PEARS
This cream cheese dip sings with fruit flavors!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, yogurt, honey and gingerroot in medium bowl with spoon until creamy. Fold in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Mix orange juice and water. Slice pears and apples. Dip pears and apples in orange juice mixture; drain.
- Sprinkle almonds over cream cheese mixture just before serving. Serve with pears and apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg
GINGER-ROASTED APPLES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Time 40m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the water, sugar and ginger in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a baking sheet and place the apple slices on it in a single layer. Drizzle the apples with 1/4 cup of the ginger syrup. Roast the apples until tender, tossing once, about 20 minutes. Ladle some of the syrup onto each of 4 plates. Scoop the ice cream into 4 neat rounds and place on the plates. Fan the apple slices around the ice cream and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 58 milligrams, Sugar 87 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GINGER-SESAME CARAMEL APPLES
Steps:
- Put the yogurt chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted. Combine the sesame seeds and ground ginger in a shallow dish. Dip each caramel apple in the melted yogurt mixture then roll in the sesame seeds. Let stand on parchment paper until set. If you like, place each caramel apple in a jumbo muffin liner and package in a clear gusseted treat bag. Tie with festive ribbon.
GINGER DIP WITH APPLES AND PEARS
This cream cheese dip sings with fruit flavors!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, yogurt, honey and gingerroot in medium bowl with spoon until creamy. Fold in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Mix orange juice and water. Slice pears and apples. Dip pears and apples in orange juice mixture; drain.
- Sprinkle almonds over cream cheese mixture just before serving. Serve with pears and apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg
Tips:
- Choose firm, crisp apples. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady are all good choices.
- Peel and core the apples before cooking. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the apples into thin slices. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Cook the apples in a little bit of butter or oil. This will help them brown and caramelize.
- Add ginger to taste. You can use fresh, grated ginger, ground ginger, or ginger paste.
- Serve the apples warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own, or used as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
Conclusion:
Ginger apples are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can help to boost your immune system. Ginger apples are also a great way to use up leftover apples. So next time you have a few extra apples on hand, be sure to try one of these recipes.
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