Spicy Apple and Oat Slice

*Marli*'s Note:

An easy slice similar to Apple crisp or Apple crumble. Serve hot with icecream for dessert or cold for afternoon tea! I make this slice with my own apples when they're in season.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 bars

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 185 g butter, melted
• 400 g stewed apples or 1 (400 g) can pie apples
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to moderate 180 degrees c.
2. Grease& line a rectangle slice pan.
3. Place flour, oats, sugar, coconut& cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, stir to combine.
4. Make a well in centre& pour in melted butter.
5. Mix with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are moist.
6. Firmly press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan.
7. Place the apple on top, smooth it out with a fork or spatula& sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
8. Crumble remaining mixture over apples, press gently onto the apples with your fingers.
9. Bake for 30- 35 minutes until golden& base is crisp.
10. Cool& cut into fingers or squares.

Reviews

[Deb K*]

This is a good, simple recipe. I made mine without the coconut and added 1/3 c extra oats. It took slightly longer - more like 45 min. I gave them to some coworkers and they disappeared instantly!

[CountryLady]

I've tried this hot & cold - either way its very tasty. I used recipe 10381 (Fried Apples) for the filling. Thanx *Marli*