Apricot and Pear Crumble Slice

Preheat the oven to 180°c/160°c fan forced. grease and line a 20cm square cake pan with baking paper.

Place dark melts and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until melted. remove from heat; stir in sugar, vanilla, coconut, and sifted flour and baking cocoa. press into prepared pan. bake for 10 minutes; remove from oven; cool slightly.

 Meanwhile, place apricots, pears, zest and juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir constantly until fruit has softened and absorbed the juice; spoon over base.

Combine traditional oats and coconut in a dry frying pan over medium heat; stir until toasted. add butter and golden syrup; cook until melted and mixed through.

Spread the crumble mixture over the fruit filling; bake a further 15 minutes or until golden. serve with custard, if desired.