When my sister who lives in England visited us in February,
she brought me all the yummy snacks I asked from England,
she brought something new for me to try.
she brought me all the yummy snacks I asked from England,
she brought something new for me to try.
It was Mark & Spencer's Flapjack.
Flapjack? Pancake???
NOPE!
British Flapjack is not like an American flapjack which is a pancake,
the british flapjack is an Oat bar.
British Flapjack is not like an American flapjack which is a pancake,
the british flapjack is an Oat bar.
I was convinced I'm not going to like it. I don't know why but I was!
My sister promised, once I tried the flapjack, I'll be craving for it.
Oh boy was she right!
I was so sad when we finished the whole tub she brought.
England is too far to get me some Flapjacks.
England is too far to get me some Flapjacks.
So I surfed the net for the recipe.
Tried various ones, recipes that called for no butter, one with no condensed milk,
a ton of butter all 2 sticks of it, lots of sugar and corn syrup.
Ugggh!
That's a heart attack and diabetes waiting to happen.
a ton of butter all 2 sticks of it, lots of sugar and corn syrup.
Ugggh!
That's a heart attack and diabetes waiting to happen.
Experimented on my own version 2-3x until I finally got it to my liking.
A not too sweet less buttery recipe.
Just Right Recipe.
A not too sweet less buttery recipe.
Just Right Recipe.
I have 2 versions of this recipe, a mommy version and the kids version.
My kids did not like the consistency of the old fashioned oats so I used the quick oats.
See my note for the substitution.
See my note for the substitution.
8 tbsp butter (1 stick)
2 tbsp light corn syrup (can substitute with honey)
1/2 demerara or turbinado sugar
1/2 a can condensed milk
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup quick oats
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup dessicated coconut
a pinch of salt and baking soda
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl combine all dry ingredients, oats, flour, dessicated coconut, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add sugar, butter and syrup/honey.
- Constantly stir to avoid from sticking and burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Take off the heat, add condensed milk, stir until blended.
- Add all dry ingredients to the mixture. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture into lined baking tin, spread evenly, no need to press down.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool.
- Cut into small pieces.
- You can add any of the following to the recipe:
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup apricots
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- For the Kids version, I used 2 1/4 cups Quick Oats in replacement of the 2 cups old fashioned and 1/4 quick oats.
I've heard of flap-jacks, but have never tried them. These sound great! I just love the determination you put into getting these right to your satisfaction
ReplyDeleteEllen,
DeleteThis is a must try recipe.
Once you've had it, you'll get hooked.
The reason why I couldn't stop trying to get the recipe just right. :)
Your photography is sooo beautiful OMG! these look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashlee! You're so sweet!
DeleteI guess watching the DVD How To that came with my camera paid off. ;)
These sound so good! The pictures are great! I absolutely love that cake plate! Thanks for becoming a follower of my blog! I'm a follower of yours now too!
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Thanks Kristen! Welcome to The Red Apron.
DeleteI'm hoping we can both share ideas.
You with your great fashion sense.
And I'm hoping I can share some of my good eats with you.