FRUIT AND NUT SLICE

[CreamPuff63]

Base:
120g Plain flour
60g SR flour
90g Butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon Caster Sugar
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Milk
1/3 cup Apricot Jam

Topping:
100g dried Apricots
1 egg
70g Caster Sugar
45g cup Coconut
130g Unsalted Peanuts

Method:
Preheat oven to 190 degrees. Grease slice tin.

Base: Process flours and butter in TM bowl until combined on Speed 4  for approx 10 seconds.
Add sugar, egg and milk to TM bowl and process until combined on  Speed 4 for approx 6 seconds. Spread and press mixture evenly over slice tin. Spread the jam over the base.

Topping: Chop apricots on Speed 5 for approx 10 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients on Speed 5 for approx 2 seconds until combined, and peanuts are roughly chopped.
Spread mixture evenly over base mixture, and put into the oven for approx 25-30 minutes or until topping is firm to touch. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

(Recipe Source: Old Sunbeam appliance manual)

members' comments

cookie -  It is so quick, easy and tasty.

JD - This is a lovely slice CP63 - like Cookie1's comment, quick, easy & tasty. Had all the necessary ingredients in the pantry.  Only change I would make is to lower the temperature to 180^oC and cook for 20-25 minutes as I felt the fan force temperature was too high for a slice. My oven is a brand newie so I am still getting used to how hot I need it for cakes, etc. Will certainly be making it again.

[judydawn]

Sounds good CP63, amazing where you can find good recipes for the TMX to convert.

[Thermomixer]

Thanks CP63 - another goodie

JD - As me & MrsT were discussing a few weeks ago, while looking through recipes books and mags from 15 years ago - they are still very good and would be suitable to pass muster on Masterchef.

[judydawn]

Yes, I agree Thermomixer.  Oldies are goldies and the TMX seems to do them better than ever as it really is a 'back to basics' machine.  Comfort food as it is called these days.

[cookie1]

CP63 you are a person with my likes. That slice will go in the oven this afternoon.

[cookie1]

Made the slice yesterday.  It is so quick, easy and tasty.

[CreamPuff63]

Thanks Cookie, I am so glad you enjoyed it 

[judydawn]

This is a lovely slice CP63 - like Cookie1's comment, quick, easy & tasty. Had all the necessary ingredients in the pantry.  Only change I would make is to lower the temperature to 180^o and cook for 20-25 minutes as I felt the fan force temperature was too high for a slice. My oven is a brand newie so I am still getting used to how hot I need it for cakes, etc. Will certainly be making it again.

[CreamPuff63]

Yay! glad you like it