PLUM AND OAT SLICE

This is one of those slices that can double up to dessert.  

Plum trees seem to grow in most backyards or hedgerows and not only are they a delicious addition to this simple slice.  You could also make it a fun addition to a walk around the block, armed with a bag and on the lookout for ‘free’ plums. Very satisfying knowing that you can make this for next to nothing.

Ingredients

Serves 8-10

10 plums (450g) halved, stone removed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

225g butter 

110g soft light brown sugar

275g wholemeal flour 

150g rolled oats

½ tsp baking powder

Method

Preheat the oven 190C

Line a 15x25 cm tin with baking paper

Slice the plums into slices and toss together with 1 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon.  Set aside.

Melt the butter and sugar together gently until the sugar has dissolved.

Combine the wholemeal flour, oats, baking powder.

Pour in the melted butter mixture and stir to combine.

Press ⅔ of the mixture into the base of the team. Leave the remainder for the topping.

Evenly spread over the plums.

Scatter the remaining flour mixture over the plums.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden.

Cool before cutting.