This looks absolutely amazing. Mmm. I love fruit, in pies, on pancakes, in a salad, anything. I just love fruit so naturally when I see fruit I stop and read. Being that I’m in such a morning mood thanks to the reappearance of our friend the sun, I decided to post a breakfast recipe. It seems like the ultimate oatmeal made a little differently than most of us are used to seeing in the instant packets. Sign me up!
Maple Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon Apples
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 – 1 cup water
- 1-2 tablespoons raisins
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (depending on your taste and your maple syrup)
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks (I used a Fuji apple)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- A couple of dashes of cinnamon
- Heat the milk and water in a saucepan. When hot and small bubbles begin to form on the sides of the pan, stir in your oats. Let this cook over low heat for about 10-15 minutes then add the raisins and the maple syrup. Cook further, about 10-15 minutes more, stirring regularly, until oats are done to your liking. If it starts to dry out before the oats are done add a splash more milk.
- In a hot skillet melt the butter. When the butter starts to bubble, add the apple and sprinkle over the sugar. Stir gently until all the apple pieces are coated evenly. Add a couple of dashes of cinnamon (I give it two shakes) and stir again to make sure everything is distributed evenly. Swish the pan around – this helps! Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the apples are starting to soften but still have a crunch and the butter/sugar mixture is bubbly and coating the apples.
- Divide the oats into two bowls. Top with some of the apple – don’t forget to drizzle some of the caramel-y sauce onto your oats as well!
- Serves two.
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