Description
Nutty treacle slice delivers a delightful British dessert with minimal effort. Rich caramel and crunchy nuts create a perfect sweet treat you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (75g) mixed chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc.)
- ½ cup (40g) shredded coconut
- ½ cup (125g) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (80ml) golden syrup or treacle
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (40g) chopped dried fruit (like raisins or dates) optional
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of base and sides for effortless removal.
- Caramel Creation: Melt butter, treacle, and brown sugar in a saucepan over gentle heat, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, slightly bubbling liquid.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate vanilla extract into the warm syrup, blending thoroughly to distribute the rich aromatic essence.
- Ingredient Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, and optional dried fruit, seasoning with a subtle hint of salt.
- Binding Process: Pour the warm treacle mixture over dry ingredients, folding meticulously until every component becomes completely coated and glistening with syrupy goodness.
- Molding and Chilling: Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating an even surface, then refrigerate for at least two hours to allow ingredients to set and flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the chilled slice from the refrigerator, lift out using parchment paper, and slice into elegant bars or bite-sized squares using a sharp knife for precise cutting.
- Storage: Keep the completed confection in an airtight container within the refrigerator to maintain its delectable texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Enhance Caramel Consistency: Heat treacle mixture slowly and stir constantly to prevent burning or crystallization, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture without scorching.
- Customize Nut Selection: Experiment with different nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts to create unique flavor profiles and add personal touch to the slice.
- Boost Nutritional Value: Incorporate seeds like chia or flaxseed for added nutrients and interesting texture without compromising the recipe’s delightful consistency.
- Control Sweetness Level: Adjust brown sugar quantity based on preference or dietary needs, potentially substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg