Flapjack Crunchies Recipes

Steps:

• Put the margarine, sugar & golden syrup in saucepan (or microwaveable bowl if using a microwave oven) and heat until it is all liquid.
• Meanwhile line the a square shallow baking tin with greaseproof paper. (about 8-inch tin).
• Mix all the oats into the liquid.
• Put the mixture into the baking tin & press flat.
• Bake at 175 deg C (Gas Mark 4 or about 350 F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Warning: the timing is tolerant but accuracy in temperature is critical.
• Slice into 8 fingers before it sets but leave in place in tin.
• Leave to cool and set.
• Crunchy Flapjack:.
• The recipe is identical to chewy version but cook at 15 deg (one Gas Mark) hotter.
• Fruit Flapjack:.
• The recipe is identical to above but mix in some raisins and/or sultanas before baking.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples and mix with the jam and orange juice. Spread evenly over a buttered 1.5-litre ovenproof dish, not too deep.
• Mix the oats, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the butter in small chunks and rub in gently. Stir in the sugar and rub in again. Drizzle over the syrup, mixing with a knife so it forms small clumps. Sprinkle evenly over the apples and bake for 30-35 mins until the juices from the apples start to bubble up. Cool for 10 mins, then serve with custard, cream or ice cream.