GACHE MELEE - GUERNSEY APPLE DESSERT

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Gâche Mélée is a traditional Guernsey apple dessert and is a favourite with locals. It's great eaten hot or cold and with a dollop of Guernsey cream or custard.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g plain flour
125 g suet or 125 g guernsey butter
750 g apples, peeled cored and chopped
250 g demerara sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons demerara sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150°C.
  • Rub the butter or suet into the flour until like breadcrumbs. Add all other dry ingredients, apple and mix well.
  • Add egg and water and again mix well. Place in a 7 inch (18cm) square tin.
  • Sprinkle the 2 tbsp sugar on top prior to cooking - this makes a crunchier top.
  • Place in oven and bake for 2 hours until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 302.6, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 44.3, Protein 5.3

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