Biscuits, Bars And Cookies Recipes - Sticky Date and Apple Bars

Ingredients

• 115g/1/2 cup margarine

• 50g/1/3 cup soft dark brown sugar

• 50g/4 tbsp golden syrup

• 115g/3/4 cup chopped dates

• 115g/generous 1 cup rolled oats

• 115g/1 cup whole meal self-raising flour

• 225g/2 eating apples, peeled, cored and grated

• 5-10ml/1-2 tsp lemon juice

• 20-25 walnut halves

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190'C/375"F /Gas 5. Then line an 18-20cm/7-8in square or rectangular loose-based cake tin. In a large pan, heat the margarine, sugar, syrup and dates, stirring until the dates soften completely.

2. Gradually work in the oats, flour, apples and lemon juice until well mixed. Spoon into the tin and spread out evenly. Top with the walnut halves.

3. Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160'C/325 "F/Gas 3 and bake for 10-20 minutes more, until firm to the touch and golden. Cut into squares or bars while still warm, or wrap in foil when nearly cold and keep for 1-2 days before eating.