Stelle Table

  Apricot, Sultana and Oat Slice A slice built for busy days This kind of oat slice is wonderfully straightforward. Everything happens in one saucepan: melt the butter with the golden syrup, fold through the oats, flour and dried fruit, and press it into a tin. There’s no creaming, no mixers, and no complicated steps. The dried apricots bring a gentle tang, the sultanas add sweetness, and the oats give it that chewy, comforting texture that makes a slice feel hearty rather than sugary. Because it’s sturdy and not too sweet, it’s ideal for lunch boxes, tramping snacks, or keeping in the tin for after‑school nibbling. Wrapped individually, the pieces freeze beautifully — you can pop a frozen square straight into a lunch box in the morning and it will thaw by morning tea. Why slices became such a staple Slices became popular because they were portable, economical, quick to make and bake, and reliable — perfect for busy households and school lunches. Early cookbooks from the late 19th ...