Ginger Crackers with Fig Jam

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Sara Novak

We go through more crackers than I care to admit in our house. I buy the organic, healthier varieties yes, but there is quite a bit of packaging that goes along with them. Sometimes we'll do appetizer dinners with a few homemade spreads, cheeses, and olives. So if I make my own spreads and buy great local cheese, why can't I make the crackers as well?

These ginger crackers have a hint of sweet that pairs really well with fig jam. You could also top with a pungent cheese and then the jam for a bit of contrasting flavor. I added pumpkin pie spice to the batter to add a bit more flavor as well.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cup flour
1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp  cinnamon 
¼ tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
½ tsp vanilla 
1 tsp  honey
¼ cup vegetable oil

PREPARATION:

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine dry ingredients with a fork.
  3.  In another bowl combine the water, vanilla, honey, and oil. Add gradually to dry ingredients until dough forms
  4. Roll out dough about 1/2-inch thick and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Top with my homemade fig jam.

    Recipe: Adapted from MaryJanesFarm

This recipe appears in: Snacks

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