Discover the heavenly combination of soft and chewy flapjacks with a delicious layer of jam in this easy jam flapjacks recipe. You can use your favourite jam but I think this recipe for raspberry jam flapjack is the best version you can make.
Spring is here and that means it’s time for some more fruity and floral bakes! I made this jam flapjack recipe at the weekend and it went down such a treat. You can use any of your favourite jam for the flapjacks and whip these up quickly for lunches too.
Why you’ll love this Jam flapjacks recipe
These jam flapjacks are perfect for a healthy lunchtime snack – they’re sweet and chewy and travel really well.
I love recipes that allow me to use up what I have left in the fridge and this jam flapjack recipe calls for any fruit jam. You can use up some strawberry jam or plum or even make a mixed berry if you’re feeling fancy.
This recipe is so simple and quick that you only need to combine the ingredients and bake them together until golden brown. You can cook these jam flapjacks while getting ready for a brunch picnic or for kids’ lunches.
Jam flapjacks – Ingredients
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Condensed Milk
Thick and sweet, condensed milk is perfect for making flapjacks with. It helps all the
Oats
Full of fibre, oats are fantastic in flapjacks as they provide a strong, sturdy and chewy base but they also take on the flavour of whichever fruit jam you choose to use. Rolled or dried oats work for his recipe.
Golden Syrup
The golden syrup is what binds these tasty jam flapjacks together. If you want a different flavour, try using maple syrup instead. It’s very thick and can get everywhere but I promise it’s worth it.
Jam
Make your own? Scrape out the jar from the fridge? You can use whichever jam you like for these flapjacks, I’m a fan of strawberry jam in these flapjacks but you could use plum, berries, or a marmalade.
I used my Mulled Wine Jam Recipe.
How to make Jam flapjacks – step by step
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Place the butter, caster sugar, golden syrup and condensed milk into a saucepan.
Melt the ingredients together on a medium-low heat so they soften and melt gradually. Keep stirring so they don’t burn.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the oats.
Pour 50%-75% of the flapjack mix into the prepared cake tin and level off.
Spoon on good amounts of jam. These were heaped tablespoons.
Spread the jam all over the flapjacks.
Place the last few spoonfuls of the flapjack on top.
Gently level out and it’s oven ready.
Put the flapjacks in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
When they are baked and still warm, gently slice the flapjacks. It’s a lot easier when they are still warm.
Making Jam flapjacks Top Tips
Make your own jam to add a personal touch to these homemade jam flapjacks. If it’s summer why not cook down some strawberries for a strawberry jam flapjack.
Slice your flapjacks while they’re still warm, this makes it much easier to portion them. Once they’ve cooled your flapjacks will harden and this can make slicing them very difficult.
Try warming up these flapjacks in the microwave before you serve them. It softens them up and it lets ice cream you inevitably serve it with melt.
Serving Suggestions
These flapjacks make for a perfect midday snack or after-lunch treat. They travel well in a cooler bag or lunchbox.
You could serve your flapjacks warm with cream or ice cream. The flapjacks can be warmed up in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Careful with them when they come out, they will be hot and may burn your tongue.
Equipment
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Jam flapjacks Substitutions and variations
You can make these flapjacks with any jam. This recipe is for strawberry jam flapjacks but I have tried making a winter spiced flapjack with winter berry jam, plum jam or an orange marmalade.
You can also add some chocolate chips to these flapjacks. Dark chocolate works well but you could drizzle white chocolate over the top or milk chocolate to add some extra sweetness.
Storing Jam flapjacks / Making ahead of time options
Flapjacks are best when served warm from the oven. They do keep well in an airtight container in the cupboard for a few days. You can even reheat them in the microwave when you’re ready.
If taking your flapjacks out to lunch or for a picnic, put them in a cool bag to keep them nice and fresh.
Top Questions
Why do my flapjacks always fall apart?
Should flapjacks be soft when they come out of the oven?
Are rolled oats and porridge oats the same?
Is flapjack a UK thing?
Jam flapjacks FAQS
Why do my flapjacks always fall apart?
Flapjacks often fall apart due to improper ratios of ingredients or baking techniques. Key issues include insufficient binding agents like golden syrup or butter, causing the oats to not stick together well.
Over baking can also dry them out, making them crumbly. Conversely, underbaking leaves them too soft to hold their shape. Ensuring the mixture is well-combined and compacted firmly in the baking tray can help.
Should flapjacks be soft when they come out of the oven?
Yes, flapjacks should be soft when they come out of the oven. They will firm up as they cool. Over baking can make them too hard and dry. It’s important to let them cool completely in the tin before cutting to ensure they hold their shape and achieve the desired chewy texture.
Are rolled oats and porridge oats the same?
No, rolled oats and porridge oats are not the same. Rolled oats are whole oats that have been steamed and flattened. Porridge oats, often called instant oats, are finer as they are cut into smaller pieces and more processed. This makes porridge oats quicker to cook, but they result in a creamier texture compared to the chewier texture of rolled oats.
Is flapjack a UK thing?
Yes, flapjack is primarily a British treat. It typically consists of oats, butter, and golden syrup, baked until crisp. While similar oat-based bars exist in other countries, the British flapjack is distinct in its simplicity and chewy texture. In the US, “flapjack” refers to a pancake, adding to the confusion.
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Recipe
Jam Flapjacks
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) condensed milk
- 300 g (1 cups) unsalted butter
- 250 g (1 cups) golden caster sugar
- 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) golden syrup
- 600 g (7.5 cups) oats
- 200 g jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170ºC / 160ºC fan / 320ºF / Gask mark 3.
- Line 9 x 12 inch tin with greaseproof paper. It's so much easier for getting them out.
- Add the butter, golden syrup, caster sugar and condensed milk to a saucepan and on a low heat melt together. Keep stirring to make sure it doesn't stick or burn.
- Keep stirring to make sure it doesn't stick or burn.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the oats. Plus any flavours, dried fruit or nuts you want.
- Add half of the flapjack mixture to the prepared tin and add the jam to make a jammy layer.
- Add the remainder of the flapjack to the the top of them. Level off
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until light golden brown.
- When freshly baked from the oven gently cut them and leave them to cool.
Notes
- If you want to add flavours, nuts or dried fruit then mix them in with the oats in the recipe.
- As they stay soft you can make them ahead of time.
- They are easy to freeze and defrost when you want a slice or two.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
These were so delicious. I added some fresh strawberries chopped up to go with the strawberry jam and I loved it.