Lancashire Parkin

Prep Time:

Cook time: 2 hours

Serves:

Ingredients

 * 1½ lb oatmeal
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 8 oz brown sugar
 * 8 oz butter
 * 1 lb treacle (molasses)
 * 1 teaspoonful allspice

Directions

 * 1) Mix the dry ingredients.
 * 2) Heat treacle and butter; add to the dry mixture and leave to stand overnight.
 * 3) Place in a well greased shallow baking tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 2 hours.
 * 4) It is done when the parkin springs back when touched.