{"id":123,"date":"2007-06-25T08:58:00","date_gmt":"2007-06-24T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/?p=123"},"modified":"2025-01-11T22:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T09:51:47","slug":"ginger_gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/ginger_gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ginger Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These Ginger Gems, baked in a traditional gem iron, are a nostalgic delight from the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/edmondscooking.co.nz\/cookery-books-history\/\">Edmonds Cookery Book<\/a>. Light, fluffy, and infused with the warm spice of ginger, they\u2019re a perfect companion to a cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Quick to prepare and beautifully golden when baked, these gems are a true classic, bringing a touch of vintage charm to your baking repertoire. A must-try for anyone who loves the flavours of yesteryear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makes 12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50g butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00bd teaspoons ground ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons <a href=\"http:\/\/www.answers.com\/topic\/golden-syrup?cat=health\">golden syrup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat gem irons in the oven at 200\u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cream butter, sugar, and ginger in a bowl until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add egg, beating well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beat in golden syrup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sift flour into the creamed mixture. Stir to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissolve soda in milk. Quickly stir into the creamed mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place small pieces of butter into hot gem irons. Spoon in mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake at 200\u00b0C for 10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Ginger Gems, baked in a traditional gem iron, are a nostalgic delight from the beloved Edmonds Cookery Book. 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