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Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• ginger
• cardamom
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• buttermilk
• egg
• vanilla extract
• egg
• water
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk flour, 3 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, cardamom, baking soda, and salt together until thoroughly combined. Grate in frozen butter using a box grater; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in crystallized ginger.
3. 3 Whisk buttermilk, 1 egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl or measuring cup until thoroughly combined; mix into flour mixture until no dry clumps of flour remain. Dough will be somewhat sticky; do not overmix.
4. 4 Turn dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press dough together into an even 7-inch circle, lightly flouring your fingers if dough is too sticky to shape. Cut dough into 8 triangles using a bench scraper. Space scones 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
5. 5 Whisk 1 egg and water until combined; gently brush tops of scones with egg wash. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons coarse sugar.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until scones are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring scones to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Kim

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• rolled oat
• oat
• pecan
• walnut
• almond
• pepita
• maple syrup
• coconut oil
• turmeric
• ground ginger
• cinnamon
• salt
• cardamom
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix together rolled and quick-cooking oats, pecans, walnuts, almonds, and pepitas in a large bowl until well combined. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the same large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
4. 4 Stir together maple syrup, coconut oil, crystallized ginger, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined; pour over oats-nuts mixture and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture onto the baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave granola in the oven for 1 hour.
6. 6 Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

By Jennifer Rash

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• grapefruit
• salt
• ice cube
• irish whiskey
• ice
• ginger beer

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. 2 Cut grapefruit in half crosswise. Cut a slice from one of the halves, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides of the grapefruit slice with smoked salt.
3. 3 Place grapefruit halves cut-side down on hot grill, along with grapefruit slice. Grill until slightly charred and grill marks appear, flipping the slice halfway through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool. Squeeze the juice from both halves and set aside. Cut grapefruit slice into 6 wedges.
4. 4 Add 2 slices of ginger and 4 wedges of sliced grapefruit to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to slightly crush the crystallized ginger and grapefruit. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, whiskey, and 3 fluid ounces of grapefruit juice. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
5. 5 Fill 2 rocks glasses with crushed ice and divide cocktail amongst the 2 glasses. Top each glass with 1 fluid ounce of ginger beer. Garnish with remaining grapefruit wedges and crystallized ginger.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• maple syrup
• chopstick
• all-purpose flour
• bread crumb
• pecan
• kosher salt
• buttermilk
• heavy cream
• egg
• butter
• orange
• bourbon whiskey
• cranberry
• raisin
• currant
• apricot
• medjool date

Instructions

1. 1 Select a heat-proof bowl of any size or shape and generously grease with butter.
2. 2 Combine dates, apricots, currants, raisins, cranberries, ginger, whiskey, orange zest, and orange juice in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine.
3. 3 Pour in melted butter and stir until everything is evenly coated. Mix in egg, heavy cream, and buttermilk. Add salt, pecans, bread crumbs, and flour and mix until batter is very thick and sticky.
4. 4 Transfer dough to the prepared bowl and press it down to flatten with a spatula. Place a circle of parchment paper over the top and press down to seal. Stretch 2 pieces of plastic wrap over the bowl, then place the bowl on a third piece of plastic wrap. Bring the ends up and over the bowl and seal tightly. Cover the bowl with 2 pieces of foil, then tie a piece of string around and secure tightly.
5. 5 Pudding can be cooked immediately if need be, but better if left to rest in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
6. 6 Lay chopsticks in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Place the wrapped pudding on the chopsticks and fill the Dutch oven halfway with water.
7. 7 Place over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, reduce heat to medium and steam, covered, for 4 hours, checking every hour to see if you need to add more water.
8. 8 Use kitchen towels and carefully lift the pudding out of the Dutch oven. Snip the string, take off the foil, remove the plastic wrap, and peel off the parchment. Place a plate over the bowl and invert the pudding to unmold.
9. 9 Brush maple syrup over top. Cut and serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• salmon
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• white wine
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place salmon in a large baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with garlic and ginger and pour wine and soy sauce gently over top. Cover with aluminum foil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 25 minutes.

By patiasaramom

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• ginger
• salt
• shortening
• white sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Sift together flour, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
2. 2 In large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the cream. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir or work in crystallized ginger. Cover and chill for four hours.
3. 3 On floured surface, roll out chilled dough to a 9 inch square. Fit it into lightly greased 9 inch square baking pan. Prick it all over with a fork.
4. 4 Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly colored. Cool in the pan on wire rack. Cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.

By Rosina

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• peach
• fruit pectin
• white sugar
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect four pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes or until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 At the same time, bring peaches, ginger, and pectin to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and butter; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir constantly and return to a boil, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam with a spoon.
3. 3 Pack peach mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack into the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool.
6. 6 Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight and the lid does not move up or down at all. Store in a cool, dark area.

By ClaudiaR

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• clove
• cinnamon stick
• white sugar
• water
• orange juice
• lemon juice
• apple cider

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
3. 3 Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.

By Leslie

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• orange juice
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• cranberry
• orange
• pecan
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine orange juice and both sugars in a saucepan over medium heat and allow the sugar to melt down. Add cranberries, 3/4 of the orange zest, and crystallized ginger.
2. 2 Cook sauce, mashing down berries, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, toast pecans in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
4. 4 Stir cinnamon and chopped pecans into the cranberry sauce until well combined. Transfer cranberry sauce to a serving dish and top with remaining orange zest.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• apple
• cane sugar
• water
• cranberry
• red wine vinegar
• walnut
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apples, sugar, water, cranberries, and vinegar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries begin to break down, about 20 minutes. Stir walnuts, ginger, and nutmeg into apple mixture; cook until apples are tender and flavors of relish have blended, 10 to 15 more minutes. Pour relish into jars and cool to room temperature before covering with lids. Refrigerate.

By CJ

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• pear
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• ginger
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix chopped pears with sugar, crystallized ginger, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and lemon zest in a large heavy pot; let the mixture stand for 2 hours for pears to release their juice.
3. 3 Place the pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, until preserves are thick and fall off a metal spoon in sheets, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pear pieces will be translucent and preserves will be darkened.
4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
5. 5 Pack the pear preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Rachel

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• cranberry
• apricot
• pistachio
• granulated sugar
• evaporated milk
• salt
• white chocolate
• miniature marshmallow

Instructions

1. 1 Like fruitcake batter, there's just enough fudge to hold the fruit and nuts together.
2. 2 Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Fit an 8-by-16-inch sheet of foil in the pan so that you can use the foil overhang as a handle to pull fudge from the pan.
3. 3 Place cranberries, apricots, pistachios and ginger in a medium bowl. Then bring sugar, milk and salt to a full rolling boil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and starts to turn a pale caramel, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly stir in marshmallows, then chocolate, and stir vigorously until the marshmallows start to melt.
4. 4 Pour mixture into bowl with fruit and nuts; continue to mix vigorously (hands work well once mixture has cooled to warm) until fruit and nuts are evenly distributed. Press fudge into prepared pan. Refrigerate until cool and hard, about 1 1/2 hours.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• cream cheese
• honey
• pineapple juice concentrate
• bunny cake
• mango nectar
• rum extract
• macadamia nut
• mango

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, honey, and pineapple juice concentrate until light and fluffy; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the mango nectar and rum extract; set aside.
2. 2 Place half of the cake cubes in a 1 1/2 quart glass bowl. Drizzle half of the mango/rum mixture over the cake, then spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Sprinkle on half of the ginger and nuts. Repeat layers.
3. 3 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Garnish each serving with fresh mango slices and pineapple.

By Roxanne E Chan

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• orange zest
• baking powder
• five-spice powder
• salt
• applesauce
• black tea
• egg
• white sugar
• white sugar
• sunflower oil
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix flour, ginger, baking powder, orange zest, baking powder, five-spice, and salt together.
3. 3 Mix applesauce and tea together in a separate bowl.
4. 4 Beat eggs with 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until very fluffy and light. Pour in oil gradually and beat on medium speed until combined. Alternate adding the flour and applesauce mixtures, mixing just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Place a wire rack over the cake pan and flip to release cake onto the rack. Let cool completely, at least 45 minutes.
7. 7 Cut parchment paper into any shapes you like to act as stencils. Brush lightly with water and stick them over the surface of the cake. Gently sprinkle turmeric around the shapes. Carefully lift up stencils.

By Jiji Wanderlust

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• pie crust
• egg
• heavy cream
• salt
• white sugar
• cinnamon
• allspice
• pumpkin puree
• cognac
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Place baked pie shell on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add cream, salt, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and pumpkin. Mix well, then stir in candied ginger and cognac, rum, or bourbon (see Cook's Note). Carefully pour mixture into baked pastry shell.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue to bake until a knife point inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean. Custard will still jiggle. Serve pie warm or at room temperature. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• butter
• honeycrisp apple
• apple butter
• apple brandy
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• kosher salt
• ginger
• cinnamon
• white bread

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chopped apples, apple butter, crystallized ginger, brandy, lemon zest and juice, salt, ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until apples have softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and mixture has thickened, an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the crust.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Melt remaining 12 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, in 15- to 30-second intervals. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
4. 4 Remove crusts from bread slices. Gently dip both sides of each bread slice in melted cinnamon butter and arrange inside a 9x5-inch loaf pan, cutting them as needed to line the bottom and sides of the pan completely. Overlap pieces slightly to ensure there are no cracks. Spoon in the apple mixture and cover with remaining butter-dipped bread slices.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bread is crisp and golden, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Place a plate or serving platter over the loaf pan and flip so the bottom has now become the top.

By Liv Dansky

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• carrot
• pistachio nut
• confectioners sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place racks in the top and bottom third of the oven. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Combine butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber scraper, add the egg and vanilla, and continue beating on medium speed for 1 more minute. Add 1 cup of the carrots (reserve the 1/4 cup for garnish), nuts, and ginger, and mix with a wooden spoon.
4. 4 Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the large bowl. Mix with the spoon until combined. Add the remaining dry mixture and mix again until fully incorporated. Chill for 20 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, make the icing. Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and whisk in water.
6. 6 Using your hands, roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and set, about 16 minutes. Remove from the oven.
8. 8 Place parchment under two wire racks to catch the icing. Transfer the cookies to the wire racks.
9. 9 Dollop 1/2 teaspoon of icing on top of the cookies while they are still hot. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining carrot, about 1/4 teaspoon on each. Let cool for 10 minutes on the rack. Serve.

By Chadwick Boyd

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• shortening
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• milk
• semisweet chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt into a small bowl; set aside.
2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and milk. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients using a wooden spoon. Finally, mix in the chocolate chips and crystallized ginger. Use two spoons to drop cookie dough 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.
3. 3 Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies should be golden brown on the sides and the top should have lost it's shine. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Byron Nielsen

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• clove
• white sugar
• peppermint extract
• vanilla extract
• anise extract
• yellow food coloring
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cloves and ginger in a small jar and add enough vodka to cover. Seal and soak for 3 days. NO MORE! Strain the liquid, discarding the solids.
2. 2 Measure the sugar into a gallon container. Add the peppermint, vanilla and anise extracts as well as the food coloring. Pour in the vodka, the strained vodka and yellow food coloring. Cover tightly and shake until the sugar dissolves. Age for one week MINIMUM.

By Plain ole Bob

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• cocoa powder
• baking powder
• apricot
• water
• almond paste
• white sugar
• egg
• milk
• bittersweet chocolate
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
2. 2 Soak chopped apricots in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, mix almond paste and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture looks sandy. Beat in eggs one at a time; beat for 2 minutes after each addition. Continue beating for about 10 minutes; mixture should look thick and creamy.
4. 4 Mix in milk, and then flour mixture. Mix only to combine the dry with the wet ingredients. Do not overbeat. Fold in apricots, chocolate, crystallized ginger, and melted butter. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, until done. Cool for 10 minutes in pan. Remove from pan, and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

By Syd

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• brown sugar
• white sugar
• butter
• shortening
• peanut butter
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• ginger
• rolled oat

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cream brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and shortening together in a medium bowl. Beat in peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla.
3. 3 Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger, and stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in rolled oats and candied ginger.
4. 4 Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container when cool.

By Laura McB

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• clove
• ginger
• salt
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• molasses
• apple juice
• egg
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
2. 2 Stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3 In a large bowl, mix sugar with oil, juice, molasses, eggs, and fresh ginger in a large bowl. Mix in crystallized ginger. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tester comes out clean. Run a knife around the edge to loosen cake, and release pan sides. Serve warm.

By Ibby

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• butterscotch pudding mix
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• ginger
• allspice
• clove
• salt
• butter
• sugar
• brown sugar
• egg
• pumpkin puree
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. 2 Whisk together flour, pudding mix, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; beat in pumpkin purée and vanilla with last egg. Stir in flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool muffins in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Lisa Lewis

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• egg
• milk
• honey
• water
• gelatin
• pumpkin puree
• sugar
• cinnamon
• clove
• mace
• nutmeg
• ginger
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Pour the 1/2 cup of water or milk into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it to soften.
2. 2 Separate the eggs, placing the whites in an electric mixer bowl and the yolks in a heat-proof bowl that holds at least 2 cups.
3. 3 Combine the milk, honey and spices in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until the honey dissolves and the mixture is steaming hot. Add the softened gelatin with its liquid and stir until it is completely dissolved.
4. 4 Pour most of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour this mixture back into the pot and continue heating until it thickens and almost boils. Stir in the pumpkin and keep stirring until there are no big bubbles when you stop stirring for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
5. 5 Beat the egg whites until frothy, then start adding the sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks have formed. Fold a big spatula of the whites into the pumpkin custard, then fold in the remaining egg whites. Turn the mousse into a 6-cup metal mold that has been rinsed with cold water. Chill mousse overnight. To unmold, dip the mold in hot water for about 30 seconds then invert onto a serving platter. Alternatively, spoon the mousse into individual ramekins or wine glasses that have a tablespoon or two of chopped crystallized ginger and/or gingersnap crumbs in the bottom. Serve with whipped cream.

By Debra Shapiro

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• egg
• milk
• honey
• milk
• gelatin
• pumpkin puree
• sugar
• cinnamon
• clove
• mace
• nutmeg
• ginger
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Pour the 1/2 cup of water or milk into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it to soften.
2. 2 Separate the eggs, placing the whites in an electric mixer bowl and the yolks in a heat-proof bowl that holds at least 2 cups.
3. 3 Combine the milk, honey and spices in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until the honey dissolves and the mixture is steaming hot. Add the softened gelatin with its liquid and stir until it is completely dissolved.
4. 4 Pour most of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour this mixture back into the pot and continue heating until it thickens and almost boils. Stir in the pumpkin and keep stirring until there are no big bubbles when you stop stirring for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
5. 5 Beat the egg whites until frothy, then start adding the sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks have formed. Fold a big spatula of the whites into the pumpkin custard, then fold in the remaining egg whites. Turn the mousse into a 6-cup metal mold that has been rinsed with cold water. Chill mousse overnight. To unmold, dip the mold in hot water for about 30 seconds then invert onto a serving platter. Alternatively, spoon the mousse into individual ramekins or wine glasses that have a tablespoon or two of chopped crystallized ginger and/or gingersnap crumbs in the bottom. Serve with whipped cream.

By Debra Shapiro

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• ginger
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• brown sugar
• dark corn syrup
• molasses
• egg
• water
• heavy cream
• maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round or square pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Beat butter and brown sugar together in another large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add corn syrup, molasses, and egg; beat until smooth. Pour in hot water slowly while continuing to beat. Add flour mixture gradually, mixing until batter is well-blended and smooth. Stir in crystallized ginger. Pour batter into the pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan, about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto a wire rack. Cut into wedges or squares.
5. 5 Whip heavy cream and maple syrup together in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Serve whipped cream topping with cake.

By TerryWilson

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• all-purpose flour
• ginger
• cinnamon
• clove
• salt
• sugar
• butter
• orange extract
• baking soda
• applesauce
• cream cheese
• vanilla extract
• orange extract
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2. 2 Combine flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3 Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric blender until light and fluffy; stir in 1 teaspoon orange extract. Mix baking soda into applesauce and stir into butter mixture. Add flour mixture and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack until cool, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar gradually. Spread frosting over cooled loaves. Decorate with crystallized ginger.

By Alegnia

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• carrot
• chicken broth
• cinnamon
• orange juice
• half-and-half
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot, saute onions in olive oil until soft. Add carrots, broth, ginger and cinnamon. Simmer until carrots are thoroughly cooked, 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Stir in juice and half-and-half. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with snippets of chives.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• green tomato
• tomatillo
• raisin
• onion
• brown sugar
• salt
• apple cider vinegar
• pickling spice
• chili powder
• mustard seed
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Place the green tomatoes, tomatillos, raisins, onion, brown sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, chili powder, crystallized ginger, and brown mustard seed into a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer the chutney until thickened, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep chutney from burning on the bottom.
2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the chutney into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
3. 3 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 to 20 minutes, or the time recommended by your county Extension office.
4. 4 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Any uncanned chutney can be refrigerated or frozen.

By Effie

Ingredients

• ✓ crystallized ginger
• butter
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• egg
• ginger
• salt
• self-rising flour
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. 2 Beat butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in egg, ground ginger, and salt. Gradually add flour until cookie dough comes together, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in chopped crystallized ginger.
3. 3 Place 2 tablespoons white sugar in a shallow dish. Shape dough into balls, and roll one side in sugar. Press onto prepared baking sheets.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

By ElaineDale