Crown copyright 2007 Fruit flapjacks Session: 3

Crown copyright 2007 Ingredients 75g dried apricots 300g oats 50g sugar 150g butter or margarine 3 x 15ml spoons golden syrup

Crown copyright 2007 Equipment Chopping board Knife Weighing scales Measuring spoons Saucepan Wooden spoon Spatula Non-stick baking tin Palette knife

Crown copyright 2007 Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 4.

Crown copyright Chop the apricots into small pieces.

Crown copyright Place the butter or margarine, sugar and syrup into a saucepan and gently heat until the butter or margarine has melted.

Crown copyright Stir in the oats and apricots.

Crown copyright Pour the mixture into a non-stick (or lined) baking tray.

Crown copyright Pat down the mixture in the baking tin.

Crown copyright Bake for minutes, until lightly browned.

Crown copyright Remove from the oven and cut into ‘bars’ in the baking tin while hot.

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Crown copyright 2007 Top tips Vary the type of dried fruit used, e.g. sultanas, figs, mixed fruit. Add 1 x 15ml spoon cinnamon, ginger or mixed spice to the oat mixture Go for grated fresh apple or carrot.

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