Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan and line a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) square tin or dish with parchment paper.
2. Place ¾ of the apple in a small saucepan with a small splash of water, place over medium heat to cook, stirring occasionally. When apple starts to soften, continue cooking and mash with a fork. Add the remaining apple and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. Remove from heat.
3. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a medium sized saucepan and place over medium heat to melt together, stirring occasionally. Once sugar has melted, mix well and remove from heat.
4. To the melted butter mixture add the oats, sultanas (or other inclusions) and cinnamon. Stir well with a large spoon to mix through. Finally, stir in the cooked apple.
5. Spoon into the prepared baking tin and flatten with the back of a large spoon or spatula.
6. Bake in the pre-heated oven until golden, 30-35 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the baking tin on a wire rack.
8. Once cool, remove from the dish and cut into portions with a sharp knife.
9. Keep in a sealed container at room temperature for about 3 days, about 5-7 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag.