Fruity Flapjacks

If anyone knows fuel for fell races, it's the locals of Hutton. Try this homemade speciality for size.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Source: Familia Hughes via a long-ago newspaper cutting

Ingredients:

210g/7oz margarine, plus extra for greasing

120g/4oz Demerara cane sugar

450g/1lb oats

60g/2oz self-raising flour

240g/8oz jar mincemeat

Grated rind of an orange

60g/2oz syrup

Method:

In a large pan, melt margarine, syrup and sugar. When melted, add the mincemeat and orange rind. Mix together oats and flour, then stir into the mixture. Spoon into a greased baking tin and flatten with spoon or fingers. Bake for 25-30min at 180°C, until golden. Leave to cool and cut into squares while still warm. When cold, store in an airtight tin.