Christmas Pudding Flapjack

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin

   5 min

   Set your oven to 180°C, or 160°C for a fan oven, equivalent to gas mark 4. Grease a 25cm x 20cm baking tin and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking, ensuring the edges are covered for easy removal later.

2. 2

   Melt Butter and Combine Ingredients

   12 min

   In a large saucepan, place 250g of salted butter, 225g of dark soft brown sugar, 150g of golden syrup, and the zest of 1 orange. Heat over medium, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy; avoid boiling to prevent separation. The goal is to achieve a homogenous blend without any bubbling.

3. 3

   Incorporate Rolled Oats

   5 min

   Once your butter-sugar mixture is smooth, add in 500g of rolled oats. Stir thoroughly, ensuring each oat is evenly coated with the buttery mixture; it should appear sticky and cohesive, with the oats glistening from the coating.

4. 4

   Mix in Christmas Pudding

   6 min

   Carefully fold in 250g of Christmas pudding, breaking it up slightly as you mix to ensure even distribution throughout. Once combined, transfer this mixture into the prepared tin, using a spoon to press down and create an even, flat surface on top.

5. 5

   Bake Flapjack Mixture

   58 min

   Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes. You’re looking for the edges to become lightly browned, which indicates a firm texture; the center may still appear soft but will firm up as it cools.

6. 6

   Score and Cool Flapjack

   5 min

   While the flapjack is still warm, use a sharp knife to score it into 12 squares within the tin. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature to set properly before cutting all the way through the scored lines for neat squares.

7. 7

   Store or Freeze Flapjack

   3 min

   Once cooled, transfer the flapjack squares into an airtight container to maintain freshness, where they can be stored for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 1 month, ensuring they are well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn.

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