Gache Melee Guernsey Apple Dessert
Indulge in a taste of the Channel Islands with Gâche Mélée, a traditional Guernsey apple dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious. This beloved baked treat combines tart apples, such as Bramley or Granny Smith, with a spiced batter infused with warming cinnamon and nutmeg. A buttery crumble-like texture forms by rubbing cold diced butter into flour and sugar, creating a heavenly base for the fresh apple pieces. Once baked to golden perfection, this dessert offers a delightful balance of crisp, tender textures and sweet, aromatic flavors. Simple to prepare but brimming with rustic charm, Gâche Mélée is best served warm with your choice of custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream. Transport your taste buds to Guernsey with this heartwarming classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 g Apples (preferably a tart variety like Bramley or Granny Smith)
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 225 g Unsweetened butter (cold, diced)
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 200 ml Milk
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a deep baking dish or 9x13-inch pan.
Peel, core, and finely dice the apples, then set them aside in a bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Rub the diced cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the diced apples to the flour mixture and mix well to ensure the apple pieces are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and milk.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until a thick batter forms.
Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. It is traditionally enjoyed warm with cream, custard, or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
