This simple recipe is a great one to have tucked away for those unexpected guests.
Prep time 15min
Skill easy
Makes 12 slices
Ingredients
100g butter, softened
130g brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt
125g flour
1 tsp baking powder
85g oats
Filling
395g tin of condensed milk
2-3 lemons, zest and 90ml juice
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line a 20cm square tin with greaseproof paper.
To make the base/topping. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until light and creamy.
Add the flour, baking powder and oats. Mix until combined.
Remove about ⅔ of the mix and lightly press it into the base of the tin. Even it out and bake for 10 minutes.
While the base is cooking, make the filling.
Mix the condensed milk with the lemon juice and zest. Stir well to combine. It will thicken as you do this.
Spread the filling over the base.
Sprinkle over the remaining topping.
Return to the oven and continue baking for a further 20 minutes.
Cool before cutting and eating.
Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
