This traditional biscuit needs no introduction. Many versions exist, but the basic recipe is oats, fat and sugar. This recipe contains chopped dried apricots.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
- Line a baking tray approximately 20 x 20 cm (8 inch) with greaseproof paper.
- Gently melt the margarine, sugar and golden syrup.
- Add the apricots, oats and salt, then mix well.
- Press your mixture evenly into the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before partially slicing (still in the tray).
- Allow to cool completely before slicing fully and serving.
Cook’s tip: This really is the basic recipe. Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, seeds, peanut butter, spices, desiccated coconut etc. Why not top your flapjack with melted chocolate for a real treat?
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