Description
Jamie Oliver’s Flapjack is a traditional British oat bar made with rolled oats, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar. This sweet and chewy bar can be enjoyed plain or with added flavors like dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips. It’s a delicious and filling treat perfect for on-the-go snacking or pairing with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup golden syrup (or honey as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking tin with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the edges for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar. Place over low heat and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the oats until they are well coated with the butter mixture. If using add-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Pour the oat mixture into the lined baking tin. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press it down evenly, making sure the surface is smooth and compact.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. For a softer flapjack, bake for 20 minutes; for a slightly firmer texture, bake for the full 25 minutes.
Remove the tin from the oven and allow the flapjack to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Then lift it out using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.