Description
Deliciously chewy raspberry honey flapjacks made with buttery oats, sweetened with light brown sugar and fragrant heather honey, featuring bursts of tart frozen raspberries. These easy-to-make oat bars are perfect for a cozy snack or a special occasion treat like Burns Night, especially served warm with whisky-spiked double cream for a Scottish-inspired dessert twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Mixture
- 150g butter
- 150g light brown soft sugar
- 4 tbsp heather honey
- Pinch of salt
Dry Ingredients
- 300g porridge oats
Fruit
- 100g frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Tin: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6) and line a 20 x 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Melt Butter, Sugar and Honey: In a pan over low heat, melt together the butter, light brown sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until the mixture bubbles and the sugar dissolves fully, forming a smooth syrup.
- Combine with Oats: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the porridge oats until all the oats are evenly coated with the buttery honey mixture.
- Transfer and Press Mixture: Tip the combined oat mixture into the lined baking tin. Press it firmly and evenly using your fingers or the back of a spoon to create a compact layer.
- Add Raspberries: Scatter the frozen raspberries evenly over the top of the oat layer, then press them lightly into the mixture to help them adhere.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the flapjack is golden brown and set.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the flapjack to cool completely in the tin. Once cooled, remove from the tin and cut into 9 to 12 bars, depending on your preferred size.
Notes
- For a Burns Night twist, serve the flapjacks warm with a dollop of whisky-spiked double cream to create a unique take on traditional cranachan.
- Use heather honey if possible for a more authentic flavor, but any mild honey will work.
- Press the oat mixture firmly to ensure the flapjacks hold together well.
- Frozen raspberries can be used directly; no need to thaw before adding.
- Store flapjacks in an airtight container, and they will keep well for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Keywords: raspberry flapjacks, honey flapjacks, oat bars, Scottish snacks, Burns Night treats, baked oat bars, easy flapjack recipe
