Gingerbread With Applesauce Topping Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 large tart green apple, peeled and chopped | ||
| Red apple | 1 Large, chopped | |
| 1/4 cup apple juice or cider | ||
| Whole wheat pastry flour | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground ginger | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cloves | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Raisins | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Skim milk | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Apple cider vinegar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute | ||
| Molasses | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
In a 4-cup glass measure, combine the green apples, red apples, and apple juice or cider.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Stir in the raisins.
In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar.
Whisk in the egg and molasses.
Add 1/2 cup of the applesauce.
Pour over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Coat a 9" X 9" baking dish with no-stick spray.
Add the batter.
Bake at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
If desired, serve topped with the remaining applesauce.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Stir in the raisins.
In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar.
Whisk in the egg and molasses.
Add 1/2 cup of the applesauce.
Pour over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Coat a 9" X 9" baking dish with no-stick spray.
Add the batter.
Bake at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
If desired, serve topped with the remaining applesauce.
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