Ginger Flapjack

My husband it a huge ginger fan. When I make my Gingernut Biscuits/Cookies my husband always requests I added more ginger. He thinks I should mix in grated fresh ginger as well as ground dried ginger (and stem/crystallised ginger! - Ed). I have tried this and I can honestly say it wasn't good. The grated ginger stayed together as one big clump.

So when making these ginger flapjacks I decided to try my own crystallized ginger. When we first tried these ginger flapjacks, the ginger taste wasn't that obvious. Once we had left them for a few days, the spicy taste was definitely there. So depending on your ginger tastes I suggest you decide how long to leave them before you tuck in. Although it seems like we left these for a few days, there were only two left when the flapjack was spicier. Trust me, they probably won't last long in your house either!

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Equipment needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Scales
  • Teaspoon
  • Tablespoon
  • Baking tray
  • Grease proof paper

Ingredients for the crystallized ginger

  • Root ginger x 3 inches
  • Honey or maple syrup x 6 - 8 tbsp
  • Boiled water x 4 tbsp

Method for the crystallized ginger

  • Remove the skin from the ginger with the vegetable peeler.
  • Cut into small pieces and put them into the saucepan
  • Add in the honey or maple syrup.
  • Pour over the boiled water and also pour onto the spoon to remove any excess honey or maple syrup.
  • Stir all of these ingredients together.
  • Put the pan on a high heat and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and leave until the ginger becomes soft and sticky.
  • It should take around 10 minutes.
  • Stir the ingredients occasionally.
  • Once the ginger is soft, set it aside.

Ingredients for the flapjack

  • Gluten free oats x 300g
  • Ground flax seed x 50g
  • Pumpkin seeds x 50g
  • Chia seeds x 50g
  • Ground ginger x 1 tbsp
  • Ground cinnamon x 1 tsp
  • Baking powder x 1 tsp
  • Coconut or brown sugar x 100g
  • Crystallized ginger
  • Vegan butter, unsalted butter or ghee x 150g
  • Maple syrup x 100mls

Method for the flapjack

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 4.
  • Line the baking tray with the grease proof paper.
  • Now weigh and measure all the ingredients.
  • In the mixing bowl add the oats, ground flax seed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking powder and coconut sugar.
  • Stir all these ingredients together until they are well mixed.
  • In the saucepan add the ghee or coconut oil, coconut or brown sugar, and maple syrup
  • Put on the saucepan on a low heat and stir until the ghee or coconut oil has melted.
  • Next pour the saucepan ingredients onto the oats and other ingredients.
  • Mix together until all the ingredients are covered in the saucepan mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the pre-lined baking tray and put in the oven for 25 - 30 mins or until golden brown.
  • Then remove and leave to cool completely.
  • Cut into squares, serve and enjoy.
Ginger Flapjack

Ginger Flapjacks were a big hit with my husband. He really enjoyed them and we felt if you can leave these for a few days the spicy ginger will be more prevalent. Although, these are delicious and I doubt many will be able to wait a few days to eat them. However you decide to eat this sweet treat, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx