Preheat the oven to 180°c (160fan/ 350F) and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
Melt the butter, sugars and maple syrup together in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat.
100 g Light Brown Sugar, 100 g Demerara Sugar, 250 g Butter, 5 tablespoon Maple Syrup
Mix in the rolled oats with a wooden spoon. Make sure all the oats are coated in the melted butter and syrup mixture.
350 g Rolled Oats
Pour the flapjack mixture into the lined baking tin and pack down firmly with the back of a wooden spoon.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until light golden brown. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before scoring the top into bars with a sharp knife (be careful not to go all the way through, it will still be very soft). Cool completely (overnight if possible) before cutting into bars
Notes
Expert Tips:
Grease and line your baking tin with nonstick baking paper to ensure the flapjacks don't stick to the sides.
Use a large non-stick heavy-based saucepan to melt your butter, brown sugars, and maple syrup together. It must be large enough to mix the oats in.
Make sure you firmly pack down the flapjack mixture into the tin, to ensure the bars stick together and don't crumble when cut.
Leave the flapjacks to cool completely in the tin before cutting (I always leave them overnight).
Pop the tin in the fridge to speed up the cooling process.
Variations:
Add in 50g of chopped pecan nuts for maple and pecan flapjacks.
Drizzle the top with dark chocolate or white chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt for extra decadence.
Mix in dried fruit such as raisins and chopped apricots for a fruitier flavour.
Storage:Store: The flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freeze: Freeze the flapjacks for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
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 Maple Syrup Flapjacks
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
115
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
43
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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