PUMPKIN-GINGER BREAD

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Instead of making ordinary gingerbread, I like to rely on this dressed-up version. The pumpkin gingerbread features a nutty crust and delicious caramel sauce.-Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf(6 servings)with 3/4 cup sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine the egg, buttermilk, pumpkin and molasses; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in pecans. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in cream. Return to a boil; remove from the heat. Serve with warm gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Talha Waheed
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This bread is a must-try for anyone who loves fall flavors.


Jeff “Jeff Jones THE FIRST” Jones
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I highly recommend this bread to anyone who loves pumpkin and ginger.


Thompson AYOMIDE
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This bread is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Amjad Jan
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I love the way the ginger adds a little bit of spice to this bread.


Rubel Rafsan
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This bread is perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.


Forid Mia
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I made this bread for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success.


Kaiya Tattersall
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This bread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices.


apna lovely pakistan
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I love the combination of pumpkin and ginger in this bread.


mithun howlader121
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This bread is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Jeremy Marrufo
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a favorite.


Sedra Kastiro
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This bread is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Shirley Houston
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I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Emma johns
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This bread was moist and flavorful. It was the perfect fall treat!