Recipe of the Week

Gingerbread Crackers

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Makes: 6 dozen 2″ crackers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray or wipe baking sheet with oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Add the oil and stir until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. In a small bowl, combine water, vanilla, and molasses; mix well. Add to ingredients in large bowl and mix until dough forms.
5. Transfer dough to floured surface and roll out ⅛″–¼″ thick. Cut out crackers using a 2″ cookie cutter. Transfer to baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes. Transfer to racks for cooling.

Serve with fig preserves (recipe below) and brie cheese.

Fig Preserves

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Makes: ¾ cup preserves

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook on low until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add half the figs and maintain a steady simmer for 25 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. Add remaining figs and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well and continue cooking 5 minutes.