British · Snack · Easy
Christmas Pudding Flapjack
- Total
- 2 hr 50 min
- Prep
- 2 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 20
- Calories
- 300
Chewy oat bars fold leftover Christmas pudding into buttery brown sugar and golden syrup, with orange zest brightening the dense fruit.
Crumbled pudding adds pockets of spice and fruit to Christmas Pudding Flapjack, while oats keep the bars satisfyingly chewy. Melting the butter and syrup gently coats every oat without boiling the mixture into hard candy.
Use cooked, cooled pudding and break up any large chunks before mixing. Let the slab cool completely in its tin; warm flapjack seems fragile but firms as the butter and syrup settle.
Method
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment.
Warm salted butter, brown sugar, golden syrup and orange zest in a large saucepan over low heat for , stirring until melted and smooth without boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats until coated. Fold in Christmas pudding, spread in the pan and press firmly into an even layer.
Bake for until the edges are golden and the center feels set but still soft. Cool in the pan for before lifting out and cutting into 20 bars.
Forkue tips
- Check the pudding ingredients before assigning dietary suitability; it may contain suet, nuts, egg or wheat.
Storing and reheating
Keep airtight in a cool place for 4 days or freeze for 1 month. Thaw wrapped at room temperature; warming is optional and makes the bars softer.
Kitchen gear
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Christmas Pudding Flapjack: FAQ
Can I use quick oats?
Rolled oats give the intended chewy texture. Quick oats absorb syrup faster and make a more compact bar.
Why are the bars falling apart?
They may still be warm or were not pressed firmly into the pan. Let the slab cool fully before slicing.
How do I store and reheat Christmas Pudding Flapjack?
Keep airtight in a cool place for 4 days or freeze for 1 month. Thaw wrapped at room temperature; warming is optional and makes the bars softer.
How long does Christmas Pudding Flapjack take?
About 2 hr 50 min in total: 2 hr 10 min prep and 40 min cooking.
What do I need to make Christmas Pudding Flapjack?
The key ingredients are salted butter, golden syrup, orange zest, rolled oats and christmas pudding, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Christmas Pudding Flapjack?
Check the pudding ingredients before assigning dietary suitability; it may contain suet, nuts, egg or wheat.
