Ingredients

8 cups unsweetened apple cider or apple juice

1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)

3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Gingerbread

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Puddings

• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 4-inch-long pieces fresh ginger (about 4 ounces), peeled, thickly sliced
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of salt

• Ice cream or crème fraîche*

• *Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Description

This Recipe Yields Extra Gingerbread — Enjoy It With A Cup Of Tea Or Coffee.

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