Blackberry Gingerbread

Blackberries and a pudding sauce bring a distinct taste to classic gingerbread.


Blackberry Gingerbread


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Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 9 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  mild-flavored molassesOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  warm waterOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  frozen blackberries or boysenberriesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Pudding Sauce (see recipe below)On Sale
  •     Frozen blackberries or boysenberries, thawedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Grease and flour a 2-quart square baking dish. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine the 2 cups flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add egg and molasses; beat 1 minute. Add the dry mixture and water alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until combined. Toss frozen berries with the 1 tablespoon flour and fold into molasses mixture. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
2.
Bake 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool 20 minutes more. Serve with Pudding Sauce and additional berries. Makes 9 servings.

Pudding Sauce
In a small saucepan combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup half-and-half or light cream. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve warm. Makes 2/3 cup.

Nutrition information
Calories 350, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 214 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 8%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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