
Ingredients
- 250g pecans
- 300g rolled oats
- 280g unsalted butter
- 110g soft light brown sugar
- 200g maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 large eggs
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3. Line a 23 cm square tin with baking paper. Spread out the pecans on a baking tray and roast for 10 mins until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool. Measure out 100g and finely chop (keeping the rest whole); place in a heatproof bowl with the oats.Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 210g butter with 60g sugar, 120g maple syrup, the cinnamon and 1 tsp salt, stirring now and then, until bubbling. Pour the mixture over the oats and nuts; stir until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared tin and press firmly into an even layer.Step 3
For the topping, in the same pan melt the remaining butter, sugar, maple syrup and salt with the vanilla over medium heat, until bubbling. Remove and leave to cool slightly.Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a clean bowl. Gradually whisk in the topping mixture until smooth. Stir through the whole pecans, then pour evenly over the flapjack.Step 5
Bake for 25 mins or until golden and just set. Cool then chill for at least 2 hrs; cut into 15 rectangles.