Fruity Flapjack Recipe
Introduction
Are you looking for a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet cravings? Look no further than this fruity flapjack recipe! This recipe combines the sweetness of dried fruits and the hearty texture of oats to create a perfect snack that can be enjoyed any time of day. Plus, it's easy to make and can last for days, making it perfect for meal prep or on-the-go snacking.Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need for this fruity flapjack recipe:- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g light muscovado sugar
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
- 400g porridge oats
- 100g raisins
- 100g dried cranberries
- 100g dried apricots
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with parchment paper.2. Melt the butter, sugar, and golden syrup together in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the oats, raisins, cranberries, and apricots until everything is well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and press it down with the back of a spoon or spatula.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the flapjack is golden brown and firm to the touch.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, cut the flapjack into squares or bars and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Here's the nutritional breakdown for one serving (based on 12 servings):- Calories: 370
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Sodium: 6mg
Tips for Making the Perfect Fruity Flapjack
- Make sure to pack the mixture down firmly into the tin to ensure the flapjack holds together when it's baked.
- Don't overbake the flapjack or it will become dry and tough. Keep an eye on it towards the end of the baking time and remove it from the oven as soon as it's golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping out the dried fruits for your favorites. Dried cherries, blueberries, or figs would all be delicious in this recipe.
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled flapjack before cutting it into squares or bars.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the oven altogether and make this recipe on the stovetop. Simply cook the mixture over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and the mixture is starting to stick together. Press it into a prepared baking tin and let it cool before cutting into squares or bars.