PREP:20 MINS
BAKE:25 MINS
SERVES:16
Ingredients
1 Bramley apple
2tsp Truvia granulated sweetener
2tsp Water
150g Butter (unsalted) plus extra for greasing
150g Dates (dried) stoned, ready to eat.
3tbsp Orange juice or apple juice
30g Mixed nuts roughly chopped
150g Dried mixed fruits(such as cherries, cranberries, blueberries)
150g Porridge oats
100g Oatmeal
1½tsp Sesame seeds
1 Bramley apple
2tsp Truvia granulated sweetener
2tsp Water
150g Butter (unsalted) plus extra for greasing
150g Dates (dried) stoned, ready to eat.
3tbsp Orange juice or apple juice
30g Mixed nuts roughly chopped
150g Dried mixed fruits(such as cherries, cranberries, blueberries)
150g Porridge oats
100g Oatmeal
1½tsp Sesame seeds
Method
Step 1 - Pre-heat the oven at 190 (170 fan oven gas mark 5) grease and line a shallow backing tin with grease proof paper.
Step 2 - Peel, core and slice the apple and toss with the sweetener. Place in a medium pan with 2 tbsp of water.
Step 3 - Cover the pan and place on the hob (medium heat). Simmer for 4 minutes, stir and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, (the apple should begin to go fluffy) leave to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 4 - Blend the dates and juice until smooth the add the apple and blend for around 5 seconds.
Step 5 - Melt the butter in a large pan over a low heat. Add the date pureé and all the other ingredients apart from the sesame seeds.
Step 6 - Stir well, press into a tin and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, press them onto the mixture with the back of a spoon. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden.
Step 7 - Take out of the oven and leave for 10 minutes, cut into slices while in the tin, wait until completely cool and turn it out.
Step 8 - ENJOY!
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