This recipe is my favourite recipe that Grandma used to make. It's basically a crumble slice and uses general pantry ingredients. It is hard to cut, very unphotogenic but tastes delicious!
Give it a shot!
Sarah xx
P.S. it is easily veganised - sub Nuttlex for the butter.
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| Ok so it looks really ugly - but believe me it's delicious! |
Oaty Fruit Squares
1 cup raisins, chopped
1 cup apricots, chopped
2/3 cup water
1 cup chopped pecan nuts
2 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tsp lemon juice
1¼ cup plain flour
½ tsp salt
1½ cup cooking oats
¾ cup brown sugar
170g butter
Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine fruits and water in a saucepan and simmer until water is absorbed (5 minutes.) Stir in nuts, peel and juice. Combine dry ingredients. Melt butter and put into flour mixture. Stir until crumbly. Remove 1 cupful for topping. Press remaining mixture into a lamington tin. Spread on fruit mixture then top with crumbs.
Bake for 25 minutes.
