Viking Honey, Oat and Spiced Cakes Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 250g oats (use Scottish porridge oats)
• 125g unsalted butter
• 50g chopped dried apricots or dried apples
• 4 large tablespoons runny honey
• 1 level teaspoon of ground cinnamon

 

Equipment

• Weighing scales
• Large saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Greaseproof paper
• Baking sheet

 

Making and Cooking

Always wash your hands before preparing food. 

 

 

1. Preheat oven to 180 C
2. In a large saucepan over a low heat, melt the butter and remove from the heat
3. Stir in the oats, dried fruit and honey until well mixed
4. Spoon dollops of the mixture onto a well greased baking sheet and flatten slightly
5. Bake in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes or until golden
6. Gently lift cakes onto a wire rack and leave to cool