Apricot, date and Guinness slices recipe

Name: Apricot, date and Guinness slices recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 75 g (2.6oz) butter; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) Guinness; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) double cream; 2 tbsp runny honey; 150 g (5.3oz) stoned dates; 120 g (4.2oz) dried apricots, chopped; 150 ml (5.3fl oz) Guinness; 120 ml (4.2fl oz) water; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) whiskey; 1 tsp bread soda (bicarbonate of soda); 175 g (6.2oz) demerara sugar; 85 g (3oz) butter, softened; 3 medium eggs, beaten; 180 g (6.3oz) self-raising flour; 100 g (3.5oz) chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

75 g (2.6oz) butter
75 ml (2.6fl oz) Guinness
75 ml (2.6fl oz) double cream
2 tbsp runny honey
150 g (5.3oz) stoned dates
120 g (4.2oz) dried apricots, chopped
150 ml (5.3fl oz) Guinness
120 ml (4.2fl oz) water
75 ml (2.6fl oz) whiskey
1 tsp bread soda (bicarbonate of soda)
175 g (6.2oz) demerara sugar
85 g (3oz) butter, softened
3 medium eggs, beaten
180 g (6.3oz) self-raising flour
100 g (3.5oz) chopped walnuts

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6.
2
Line a 21cm square brownie tin with parchment paper.
3
Put the dates, apricots, Guinness, water, whiskey and bread soda in a saucepan.
4
Place over a gentle heat until the dates soften and break down, stirring occasionally.
5
This should take about 4-5 minutes.
6
Leave to cool.
7
Using an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
8
Gradually beat in the eggs.
9
Fold the flour, walnuts and the cooled date mixture into the egg mix and transfer to the prepared tin.
10
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until firm to the touch.
11
Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out on a cooling rack.
12
Cut into 9 squares.
13
To make the sauce, place the butter, Guinness, cream and honey in a saucepan and simmer over a low heat until the honey has dissolved and the sauce has thickened.
14
Serve warm drizzled over the slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 75 g (2.6oz) butter, 75 ml (2.6fl oz) Guinness, 75 ml (2.6fl oz) double cream, 2 tbsp runny honey, and more.

Yes, Apricot, date and Guinness slices recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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