Oatmeal with Apples
By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection
| Serves | 5 |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Total Time | 25 minutes |
Introduction
This recipe originated with my brother Jamie, who used to make it when he lived and worked at a fire station while going to college. Over the years I’ve embellished it with a variety of condiments.
Ingredients
| 4 | cups water | |
| ~ | Pinch of salt | |
| 2 | apples, cored and chopped | |
| ¼ | tsp. cinnamon | |
| ~ | Pinch of ground cloves | |
| 1½ | Tbsp. brown sugar | |
| 2½ | cups old-fashioned oats | |
| ~ | Condiments: milk, brown sugar, chopped almonds or hazelnuts, raisins, dried cranberries or cherries |
Steps
- In a medium saucepan, combine water with a pinch of salt, apples, spices, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook until apples just begin to soften. Stir in oats and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the oats from sticking to the bottom. (Cook less time for a coarser texture, longer for creamier.)
- To serve, divide oatmeal into bowls. On the table place a pitcher of milk and small bowls filled with brown sugar, chopped nuts, and dried fruit. Let each person garnish the oatmeal to his or her taste.
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