Christmas Pudding Flapjack

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4, then grease and line a 25cm x 20cm tin.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Melt the butter, sugar, syrup and orange zest in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Dissolve the ingredients until smooth, taking care not to overheat or boil the mixture, which would reduce its volume.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the oats and stir well until evenly coated.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Stir through the leftover Christmas pudding and tip the mixture into the prepared tin.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Use a spoon to flatten the top.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Bake for 40 minutes, until the edges start to brown.

   40 min
8. 8
   Step 8:

   While still warm in the tin, score into 12 squares.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Allow to cool completely before cutting along the scores.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Keep for 5 days in an airtight tin, or freeze for up to 1 month.