Flapjacks

Method

• step 1

  Grease a 20cm/8 in square baking tin measuring about 4cm/1 and a half in deep with a bit of extra butter.

• step 2

  Put the sugar, butter and syrup to melt in a large saucepan over a gentle heat. Stir with a wooden spoon.

• step 3

  Remove the pan from the heat. Tip oats into the pan.

• step 4

  Add the ginger (if using). Mix well.

• step 5

  Pour the mixture into your prepared tin. Use your hands or a spatula to level it off. Leave to stand for 15 mins. Preheat the oven to 150 C/ 300 F/ gas mark 2 while mixture is standing.

• step 6

  Bake for at least 40 minutes, till golden and still a little soft in the middle. The mix will firm up as it cools.

• step 7

  Leave to cool in the tin. When the mixture has cooled slightly, cut it into squares. Take them out when cold and firm.