British Flapjacks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Quick-cook rolled oats (250g).
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Mixed seeds of choice (75g).
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Dried fruit of choice (75g).
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Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon).
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Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon).
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Unsalted butter (113g).
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Brown sugar (107g).
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Golden syrup (112g).
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Get an 8x8-inch pan ready by lining it with parchment paper on the bottom and sides. Give both pan and paper a light coating of grease.
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Take a large bowl and mix your oats, your chosen seeds, dried fruit, salt, and cinnamon together.
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Put butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup in a pot. Warm it up on low heat until butter melts, then stir until sugar dissolves and everything comes together smoothly.
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Pour your warm syrup mix over the oat mixture. Stir well making sure all dry ingredients are coated with the syrup.
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Spread mixture into your prepared pan. Press down firmly using a spatula or flat-bottomed glass to make it compact.
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Pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden brown and middle is lightly golden.
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Let cool completely for 1-2 hours. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into 9 or 16 pieces with a bread knife.
# Notes:
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Keeps fresh for up to 1 week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Can use any combination of seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, or hemp seeds.
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Dried fruit options include cranberries, apricots, cherries, raisins, or dates.