Apricot and oat slices
Golden-syrup flapjack with an apricot layer. Makes 16
A chewy, buttery flapjack of oats and coconut with a layer of chopped dried apricots in the middle. Press it firmly so the slices hold together, and leave them to cool in the tray before lifting out.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 16
Ingredients
Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 350°F (325°F fan) and grease a 17 × 23 cm tray.
Step 2: Melt the 8 oz butter or margarine, 7 oz golden syrup and 1 ¾ oz soft brown sugar in a saucepan.
5 minStep 3: Fold in the 12 ½ oz rolled oats and 3 ½ oz desiccated coconut.
Step 4: Spread half the mixture in the tray. Scatter the 12 dried apricots on top and cover with the rest of the oat mixture.
Step 5: Press down firmly all over so the slices hold together.
Step 6: Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
50 minStep 7: Cut into 16 pieces while warm and leave in the tray to cool before gently lifting them out.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 33 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does apricot and oat slices take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 16 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of soft brown sugar?
- White sugar + 1 tbsp molasses or treacle per 200g.
- What can I use instead of rolled oats?
- Quick oats, same amount.
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