Gache Melee - Guernsey Apple Dessert

"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."

INGREDIENTS

• 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

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 150°C.

2. Rub the butter or suet into the flour until like breadcrumbs. Add all other dry ingredients, apple and mix well.

3. Add egg and water and again mix well. Place in a 7 inch (18cm) square tin.

4. Sprinkle the 2 tbsp sugar on top prior to cooking – this makes a crunchier top.

5. Place in oven and bake for 2 hours until golden brown.