Apricot And Cardamom Flapjacks Food

APRICOT, HONEY & PISTACHIO FLAPJACKS

Steps:

• Put butter, soft brown sugar and honey in a small pan, then heat gently until melted.
• Tip oats, pistachios and apricots into a medium bowl. Pour over the melted butter mixture and stir to combine.
• Transfer to a 20cm x 20cm greased and lined baking tray and cook at 160C/140C fan/gas 4 for 35-40 mins. Remove and cool in tin, then slice into 16. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

APRICOT, DATE AND PISTACHIO FLAPJACKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a 20cm x 30cm/8in x 12in baking tin, at least 5cm/2in deep, with baking paper. Line a baking tray with paper too.
• Scatter the porridge oats on the lined baking tray and lightly toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove and set aside to cool.
• Heat the agave nectar and coconut oil in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smoothly combined. Take off the heat and stir in the orange zest and juice, and the cinnamon.
• Put the toasted oats into a large bowl and add the flour, dates, sesame seeds, dried apricots, pistachios and desiccated coconut and mix well. Tip into the melted mixture and stir well to combine, making sure all the dry ingredients are well coated.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, pressing it down firmly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden-brown on top.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then score into pieces with a sharp knife. Leave the flapjack to cool completely before lifting out of the tin.
• For the topping, if using, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (check the base of the bowl isn't touching the water). Remove and let cool, then drizzle over the top of the flapjack.
• Cut the flapjack into bars along the score lines. These flapjacks will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

APRICOT FLAPJACKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Grease and line a shallow 7x10in baking tin.
• Put the butter, sugar and syrup in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the oats and apricots,
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and cut into slices while still warm.

HEALTHIER FLAPJACKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Lightly oil a shallow 20cm/8in loose-based square cake tin and line the base and sides of the tin with baking parchment.
• Melt the butter and syrup together in a large saucepan over a low heat, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon. Take off the heat and stir in the seeds, cranberries, raisins and apricots and oats. Stir in the egg.
• Spoon into the prepared tin and press until well flattened. (It's important that the oats are pressed well, so that they stay firm enough to cut when baked. Use the back of a metal spoon to make sure they are fully compressed). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and lightly browned around the edges.
• Mark the flapjack into 12 pieces without cutting all the way through, this will make it easier to cut the flapjack when it's cool. Leave until cold then cut the flapjack with a sharp knife.
• Store in an airtight container, interleaved with baking parchment or foil for up to three days.

APRICOT JAM

Steps:

• Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary.
• Meanwhile, prepare jars, lids, and rings by cleaning and sterilizing in dishwasher or boiling water bath. Leave lids in simmering water until ready to seal jars.
• Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.