I’m off to a party tonight and thought I’d be helpful and bring along a salad for the dinner.
Well… that idea didn’t go down too well! There was a bit of a groan from the family, and my daughter gently (but firmly!) suggested I make Ginger Crunch instead.
And I must say—Nisha was right. It was a much better idea!
This recipe came from one of those old magazines I’ve had tucked away for years. I’ve pulled it out time and time again whenever I feel like something sweet with a good gingery kick. It’s that classic slice we used to make in the ‘70s—just how I remember it.
Right now, my kitchen smells absolutely glorious. There’s that unmistakable smell of baking—warm butter mingled with spicy ginger. It just makes the house feel cosy.
The base is made with good old rolled oats, which gives it that nice chewy texture that makes it hard to stop at one piece. Almost healthy… maybe?
Once the base is baked, it gets topped with a lovely gingery icing that really delicious. I like to finish it off with chopped crystallised ginger—because I’m a bit of a ginger nut—but if that’s not your thing, just leave it off.
My Take on the Recipe
- I use a small slice tin so the mixture stays nice and thick—makes a lovely chunky piece that you can still cut into dainty squares.
- If the icing firms up too quickly, just warm it gently so it spreads easily again.
- Pop the slice in the fridge to chill—it gives it a nice bite.
(I’ve even been known to sneak a piece straight from the freezer. It’s chewy and just delicious!)
So, no salad from me tonight—but I think this will go down a treat!
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Ginger Oat Slice
A simple and delicious ginger oat slice with a buttery oat base and a sweet, spicy ginger topping.
Ingredients
- OAT BASE:
- 150g butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup golden syrup
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup self raising flour
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tsp ground ginger
Ingredients
- TOPPING:
- 100g butter
- 3 tbsp golden syrup
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 4 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 170°C and line a slice tray with baking paper.
- Make the Oat Base: In a pot, melt the butter, sugar, and golden syrup together. Stir in oats, flour, coconut, and ginger until well combined.
- Bake the Base: Press the mixture into the prepared slice tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Make the Ginger Topping: In a pot, melt butter and golden syrup until bubbling. Stir in icing sugar and ground ginger.
- Top the Slice: Spread the ginger topping over the warm oat base. Add pieces of crystallized ginger (optional).
- Serve: Cut into squares while still warm. Store in a sealed container for up to a week.
Nutritional Information (per slice):
Calories: 150, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 20g, Protein: 1g, Sugar: 12g
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