Sultana and Apricot Slice
Serves: 16
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 20-30 minutes
½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Patricia Cranney, Maleny Branch
Ingredients:
- 125g olive oil spread
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 150g sultanas
- 100g dried apricots
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Line a 20x20cm slice tray with baking paper.
- ADD olive oil spread and golden syrup to a small saucepan over low heat and stir until just melted. Set aside.
- COMBINE coconut, sugar, flour, oats, sultanas and apricots in a large mixing bowl.
- ADD the golden syrup mixture and the eggs to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- POUR the mixture into the slice tray and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until golden.
- COOL the slice and then cut into squares. The slice can be stored for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
What's Great About It:
This slice is quick and easy to make and is a great snack on the go. The dried fruits and rolled oats are good sources of dietary fibre and help to keep you fuller for longer.
