Flapjack Granola

for may 08 beverage tag NOTE: American flapjacks are thick pancakes, but this British version is quite different. Serve as a teatime treat, a healthy lunchbox snack, or a delicious breakfast with warm milk and fresh fruit.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 175  g unsalted butter
• 3  tablespoons golden syrup
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed soft brown sugar (100g)
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 250  g rolled oats
• 2  tablespoons  slivered almonds
• 2  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 50  g raisins
• 1  pinch ground cinnamon
• 1  pinch ground cloves

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (not fanforced).
2. Grease and line the base of a 26cm x 18cm baking tray.
3. Place the butter, golden syrup, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Place oats, almonds, seeds, raisins and spices in a bowl, add butter mixture, then stir to combine.
4. Press mixture into prepared tray and bake for 25 minutes. Turn out onto a flat baking sheet a further 15 minutes or until crisp. Cool, then cut into squares. Serve with warm milk and berries if desired.