oaty caramel crumble slice

 

Annoyingly I always have SO much condensed milk left over on the rare occasion that I make the boys chocolate chip cookies and it usually sits in the fridge turning rancid. Yesterday I decided to put it to good use and make a yummy (but semi-healthy with the oats... well that's what I'm telling myself!) 

treat for Luke and I.

Oaty Caramel Crumble Slice

Base

150 grams butter

3/4 cups brown sugar

1 tbsp golden syrup

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup plain flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Caramel

2 tbsp butter

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp golden syrup

Crumble topping

1/4 cup plain flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup oats

50g melted butter

For the base :: melt butter, brown sugar and golden syrup over a low heat. Mix dry ingredients together and add to the melted mixture. Press into a greased or lined tin

For the caramel :: melt all ingredients together in a pot, over a low heat til combined. stir continually and be careful not to burn. When thick (but still pourable!), pour and spread evenly over the base.

For the topping :: mix dry ingredients together then mix in melted butter. Crumble over the top of the caramel layer.

Bake at 160 C for 20 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into 'fingers'.

Enjoy!!