Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup water; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1
In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and water. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Pour into a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with waxed paper; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove waxed paper and invert onto a serving plate.
3
In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil; stir.
4
Add a small amount to egg; beat well. Return all to the bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Cook 45 seconds longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with the gingerbread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup shortening, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce

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