Best Caramel Apple Gingerbread Recipes

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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

CRAN-APPLE PRALINE GINGERBREAD



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Start with a spice-rich batter poured atop apples and cranberries in a creamy caramel sauce, then invert when done baking for a topsy-turvy dessert that's a real beauty. The old-time holiday taste will delight family and friends! -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
6 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
YOGURT CREAM:
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray. Pour caramel topping into pan and tilt to coat bottom evenly. Arrange apples and cranberries in a single layer over caramel., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; mix well. Beat in molasses and applesauce (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, pie spice and salt; add to butter mixture just until moistened. Stir in hot water., Pour over fruit; smooth top. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Combine whipped topping and yogurt; serve with gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

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