Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe
Shaziya
Traditional Irish Gur Cake is a nostalgic treat that combines rich, spiced fruit filling with a tender, crumbly pastry crust. With a prep time of just 45 minutes and a bake time of 40 minutes, it’s surprisingly simple to create a taste of Ireland in your own kitchen.
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 minute min
- 4¼ cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 cup black tea
- ¼ cup self-raising flour
- 1 cup raisins
- 5 tablespoons golden syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 recipe pie crust
- Egg wash
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, tea, flour, raisins, golden syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
Roll out half of the pie crust to ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Trim to fit the bottom of the pan with it.
Spread the breadcrumb filling evenly over the pastry.
Roll out the remaining crust, trim to a square and place on top. Pick all over with a fork, then brush with egg wash.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares and serving. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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