Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread

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   Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add butter.

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   Stir in 2 Tbls of the brown sugar.

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   Cook 2 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.

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   Arrange apple slices in a single layer in the skillet and cook 5 minutes.

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   Then turn over and cook 5 more minutes.

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   Remove from heat; set aside.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

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   Set aside.

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    In a large bowl, stir together remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, oil, eggs, molasses, and fresh ginger.

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    Using electric mixer, combine at medium speed for 2 minutes.

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    Add half of the flour mixture, then buttermilk, finishing with the remaining flour mixture.

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    Pour batter over apples and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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    Let cool in skillet for 5 minutes.

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    Loosen edges with a knife, invert onto a serving platter, and serve warm.

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