Flapjacks with spiced cream and figs recipe

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   For the spiced cream: using an electric whisk, beat together the yolks, sugar, pernod and spices in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.

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   Keep whisking until the mixture is thick and 4 times the volume.

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   Squeeze the water out of the gelatine and add to the warm egg mixture, stirring until it melts.

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   Using a hand whisk, whisk over a bowl of iced water until the mixture is cool.

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   Now beat the cream to soft peaks, then fold into the egg mixture using a plastic spatula.

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   Put into a piping bag and refrigerate.

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   For the flapjacks: preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan.

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   Melt the sugar, honey, zest and butter together in a large saucepan over a low heat.

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   Fold in the oats and add a pinch of salt.

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    Bake in a deep tray lined with baking parchment in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

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    Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

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    Slice the flapjack into chunks and serve alongside a fig cut up into quarters, and a drizzle of spiced cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.