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Apple Flapjacks Recipe

Delicious eggless and wheat-free apple flapjacks – perfect for lunchboxes! These tender, cinnamon-spiced flapjacks are bursting with juicy apple flavor and are surprisingly easy to make. A healthy and satisfying treat for kids and adults alike.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 267.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Apple Flapjacks

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Ingredients for Apple Flapjacks

  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Golden Syrup
  • Porridge Oats
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • a pinch of salt

How to Make Apple Flapjacks

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until apples are soft. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 50g (1/4 cup) brown sugar and 2 tablespoons golden syrup. Do not boil.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 150g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Press half of the oat mixture into an 8-inch (20cm) square baking tin.
  7. Spread the mashed apple mixture evenly over the oat base.
  8. Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing gently to compact.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Let cool completely in the tin before cutting into squares.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

39g

Carbs

11g

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