Rum and Orange Flapjacks
- 2 oranges, juice and zest of, finely grated (no pith)
- 3 12 ounces raisins
- 12 of a lemon, juice of
- 7 ounces unsalted butter
- 3 12 ounces golden syrup
- 3 12 ounces soft brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 9 ounces oats
- 3 12 ounces plain flour
- 3 12 ounces pine nuts, toasted
- Put the raisins in a small saucepan over a low heat with the orange juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from the heat but leave in a warm place for the raisins to plump up with the orange juice.
- In another larger pan place the butter, golden syrup, orange zest, brown sugar, lemon juice and rum.
- Heat gently, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
- Mix together the oats, flour and toasted pine nuts in a large mixing basin.
- Pour in the melted butter mixture and the raisins, along with any juice left in the pan.
- Mix everything very thoroughly, being careful to incorporate all the dry ingredients from the bottom and edges of the mixing bowl.
- When thoroughly mixed, spread the mixture out in a greased, lined tin and bake in a moderate oven 325F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut into squares with a knife while still warm and soft, then leave to cool and set.
oranges, raisins, butter, golden syrup, brown sugar, rum, oats, flour, nuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rum-and-orange-flapjacks-308364 (may not work)