Apple & Cinnamon Oat Slice

A simple homemade slice with soft cinnamon apples and a golden oat crumble topping. Great for afternoon tea or lunchboxes.

Serves: 12 | Cooking Time: 45 mins

  • 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 125g butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water

  1. Heat oven to 180°C and line a 20cm square baking tin.
  2. Place diced apples, lemon juice, water and half the cinnamon in a saucepan.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes until just softened. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and remaining cinnamon.
  5. Stir through melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Press approximately two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared tin.
  7. Spread the cooked apples evenly over the base.
  8. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the apples and press lightly.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool completely before slicing.

TIP: Refrigerate before cutting for neat slices. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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