Take a crack at this one. Colorful wooden
nutcrackers have long graced German homes. Carved and painted
into the shapes of soldiers and kings, they were the inspiration
for Hoffmann’s much-loved Christmas story, The Nutcracker.
The wonderful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread has become a
holiday tradition in many homes. Cap off an evening at the theater
in royal fashion with this exquisitely moist and flavorful ginger-walnut
loaf.
Nutcracker Sweet
Ginger Walnut Loaf
- 1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each, ground cloves, salt and pepper
2 large eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped California Walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
- Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking
pan. Set aside.
- In medium saucepan, bring applesauce to
boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in molasses, corn
syrup and baking soda. Mixture will bubble. Let cool slightly.
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour,
ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs with brown
sugar until fluffy. Beat in oil. Stir in flour mixture in three
additions, alternating with two additions of the molasses mixture.
Gently fold in walnuts and candied ginger.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven about 45 minutes or until cake tester comes
out clean. Cool on rack.
- Options:
Serve warm with whipped cream or dust with icing (powder) sugar.
Makes 9 servings.
Nutrients Per Serving: 5.8 g protein, 18.5
g fat, 55.7 g carbohydrates, 3.7 mg iron, 74 mg calcium, 233
mg sodium, 2.1 g fibre, 399 calories. Excellent source of iron.
Good source of thiamine, folacin, magnesium.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy
of California Walnuts.
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