Guernsey Gache
Delight in the comforting charm of Guernsey Gâche, a traditional fruit loaf hailing from the Channel Islands and packed with rustic, old-world flavors. This easy-to-make recipe blends self-raising flour, rich butter, and a medley of mixed dried fruits like raisins, sultanas, and currants, enhanced by the citrusy zest of candied peel and a hint of warm cinnamon. With its perfectly golden crust and tender, fruit-studded interior, this loaf bakes up beautifully in just over an hour. Ideal for teatime or a cozy breakfast, serve it sliced and slathered with butter—or enjoy it plain alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're honoring heritage recipes or looking to try something new, Guernsey Gâche is sure to win hearts with its delightful combination of sweetness and spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams self-raising flour
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 225 grams mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, and currants)
- 50 grams candied peel
- 2 large eggs
- 200 ml whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a standard loaf tin and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, caster sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the mixed dried fruits and candied peel, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk until combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the egg and milk mixture in gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 75 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice the gâche once cooled and serve spread with butter, or enjoy it as is with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 651 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 5045 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 666.0 g | 242% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.9 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2679 mg | 57% | |
*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.
