Date and Apricot Slices



Yummy wholemeal date and apricot slices sandwiched between an oaty mixture.



Cake tin needed

11 x 7” (27 x 18 cm)  shallow tray

350g (12oz) dates and apricots chopped

6 tbsp water

Half lemon, grated rind

225g (8oz) 100% wholemeal flour

100g (4oz) porridge oats

75g (3oz) raw brown sugar

150g (5oz) melted butter

Makes 16 slices

Method

Preheat the oven to 200° C.

Put the dates, apricots, water and lemon rind in a saucepan.

Heat gently, stirring occasionally until the mixture is soft.

Combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle half the mixture into the tin and press down well.

Cover with the dates and apricots, sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over and press down firmly.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Cool in the tin and then cut into slices.