Baking · serves 2

Apple and Fig Traybake

Four apples and a handful of figs, an hour in a low oven. Makes eighteen squares.

75 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 150ml apple juice
  • 255g soft brown sugar
  • 220ml sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 45g oats
  • 285g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 apples, peeled and diced
  • 100g dried figs, chopped
  • 50g demerara sugar

Method

  1. Flaxseed into the apple juice, 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. Whisk the brown sugar, oil and flax mixture for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cinnamon, lemon zest and oats in, then sift over the flour and baking powder. Stir gently, just until combined.
  4. Fold in the apples and figs.
  5. Into a lined tin, demerara sugar scattered over — that's the crunchy top.
  6. 165°C for an hour.
  7. Cool completely in the tin before lifting out and slicing.

Questions people ask about Apple and Fig Traybake

How long does Apple and Fig Traybake take?

About 75 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Apple and Fig Traybake?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Apple and Fig Traybake ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Apple and Fig Traybake vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Apple and Fig Traybake?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Apple and Fig Traybake?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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