Description
Sweet British rhubarb flapjacks deliver a nostalgic twist on classic oat bars with tangy seasonal fruit. Buttery golden oats blend perfectly with sharp rhubarb, creating a delightful treat sure to charm anyone craving homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 375 grams (13.2 ounces) porridge oats
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) forced rhubarb
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) butter
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) demerara sugar
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) golden caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons runny honey
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 orange, zest and juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Simmer rhubarb with citrus elements and natural sweetener over low heat for approximately 35 minutes, allowing gentle reduction without excessive stirring.
- Create a smooth liquid base by melting dairy fat, crystalline sweeteners, and golden syrup in a separate cooking vessel until ingredients seamlessly integrate.
- Combine rolled grain, seasoning, and warming spice in a mixing receptacle, then incorporate the molten mixture thoroughly to form a cohesive blend.
- Distribute half the oat composition evenly across a parchment-lined rectangular baking vessel, creating a foundational layer.
- Spread the previously prepared rhubarb compote uniformly across the initial oat base.
- Carefully layer the remaining oat mixture over the fruity center, ensuring complete coverage.
- Apply gentle pressure to establish a compact surface and ensure even distribution.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (160°C fan-assisted) for approximately 20 minutes until golden and set.
- Allow complete cooling within the baking tin to stabilize the structural integrity.
- Once thoroughly chilled, slice into individual servings.
Notes
- Avoid stirring rhubarb too vigorously to maintain its delicate texture and prevent breaking down completely during initial cooking.
- Use fresh, seasonal rhubarb for the most vibrant flavor and optimal sweetness, preferably from local farmers markets.
- Consider reducing honey for a less sweet version or substituting with maple syrup for different dietary preferences.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the oat mixture for extra crunch and nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg