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Easy Apple Flapjacks

Sweet syrupy cinnamon flapjacks with a layer of tart Bramley apples! These easy apple flapjacks are just perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or even served as a simple dessert with custard!
Course Bars
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 238kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Knife
  • Saucepan
  • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
  • Baking Paper

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 2 Bramley Apples peeled and chopped into small pieces.
  • 2 tablespoon Caster Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Water
  • 200 g Butter unsalted
  • 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup
  • 50 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 75 g Demerara Sugar
  • 400 g Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ Gas 4/ 350F) and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
  • Place the chopped Bramley apples into a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of water. Cook on a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the apple starts to soften. Set aside.
    2 Bramley Apples, 2 tablespoon Caster Sugar, 1 teaspoon Water
  • In another saucepan, melt the butter, sugars and syrup on a low heat for a few minutes.
    200 g Butter, 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup, 50 g Light Brown Sugar, 75 g Demerara Sugar
  • Stir in the oats and cinnamon.
    400 g Oats, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Press half the mixture into a lined baking tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon.
  • Spread over the apples, pressing them down lightly with your hand or a spoon.
  • Top the apples with the other half of the flapjack mixture, firmly press it down with the back of spoon and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Score into bars lightly then allow to cool completely in the tin. I often place the tin in the fridge for an hour to help the flapjack set.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • Always line the tin to prevent the flapjacks from sticking.
  • Firmly pack down the flapjack mixture into the baking tin, to ensure they stick together and don't crumble when cut.
  • Make sure not to overcook your flapjacks. They should be golden brown and still slightly soft in the middle as they will firm up while cooling.
  • Allow the flapjacks to cool completely before cutting them into squares. To speed up the process you can place the baking tin in the fridge for 1 hour.
 
Variations:
  • Add 75g of dried fruit to the oat mixture. Raisins or chopped apricots would work well.
  • Swap the golden syrup for honey.
  • Love cinnamon. Double the amount!
  • Swap the apples for pears and chopped stem ginger for delicious pear and ginger flapjacks.
 
Storage:
The flapjacks will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Apple Flapjacks
Amount per Serving
Calories
238
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
130
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
19
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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