Flapjack
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Flapjack

Chewy oat bars with brown sugar, syrup, and dried fruit

A classic baked flapjack with a rich, chewy texture and gentle caramel sweetness. The dried fruit adds little bursts of flavor in every bite.

40Min
8Servings
251Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarianhalalkosher
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Equipment

Kitchen scale
Measuring spoon
Measuring jug
Saucepan
Spatula
Baking tin
Oven
Mixing bowl
Plate
Baking parchment

Ingredients

Ingredients

oats (rolled)

200 g

brown sugar (packed)

100 g

golden syrup

3 tbsp

margarine (softened)

100 g

dried fruit (chopped)

50 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the tin and oven

Line the baking tin and preheat the oven so the mixture can bake evenly as soon as it is ready.

5 minMedium heattimer 10 min
Lining the tin helps lift the flapjack out cleanly after baking.
2

Melt the sugar base

Put the margarine, brown sugar, and golden syrup into a saucepan and melt gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

10 minLow heattimer 10 min
Keep the heat low so the mixture does not catch on the pan.
3

Add the oats and fruit

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the oats and dried fruit until everything is evenly coated.

5 min
Work quickly while the mixture is warm so it coats the oats evenly.
4

Bake and cool

Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake until lightly golden, then cool briefly before cutting into bars.

20 min180°Ctimer 20 min
Press the mixture down firmly for a denser, chewier flapjack.

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 10-15 seconds or warm in a low oven for 5 minutes.

Store in an airtight container. Separate layers with parchment if stacking.

Notes

The original worksheet mentions using a warm water measuring jug to help pour the syrup.

Cut into 8 bars after cooling slightly for cleaner slices.

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