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Fig flapjacks

Soft, indulgent bars made with rolled oats, butter and syrup, studded with melting dried figs. Cut into squares, they are easy to take on a hike or enjoy as an afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and butter a 20 cm square tin, lining it with baking paper.
  2. Melt the butter with the brown sugar and syrup in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Off the heat, add the oats, salt and cinnamon, then mix.
  4. Stir in the chopped figs, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  5. Press the mixture into the tin using a spoon or spatula.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden.
  7. Let cool completely in the tin before cutting into bars.

Variations and tips

Unsweetened version. Replace the brown sugar with 2 very ripe mashed bananas.

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