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I love steel cut oatmeal, but I must confess that I typically consume oatmeal of the Maple and Brown Sugar packet variety. These tend to be a quick on the go breakfast that I can make and eat right at my desk. However, on the weekends I love whipping up a batch of delicious, nutty steel cut oatmeal.
Making your own steel cut oatmeal allows you to customize your flavor combinations, which are endless, and control the amount of sugar you use. Last Sunday, I made a delicious batch of Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats with pure maple syrup. These oats really hit the spot on a crisp, fall morning.
I served up the Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal in hollowed out apples, although this step is definitely not necessary, it certainly is fun, adorable and the perfect use for the abundance of fresh picked apples I have on hand. I adorned mine with a few chopped walnuts and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. This recipe makes about four servings, which is great because I was able to store the rest in portioned containers and eat them for breakfast for the following two days.
Now I’m going to keep it real here for a second. I loved these, the texture and flavor was perfect for me, but Brian hated them. I think he was expecting the texture and flavor of his packaged variety and these are pretty much the complete opposite. Take his review with a grain of salt because he’s not so much a fan of healthy eats. I thought they were fab and I hope you do to! Have a great weekend!
Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
with maple syrup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup steel cut oatmeal
4 cups hot water
1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped apple (I used honey crisp)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped walnuts for garnish; if desired
1/4 cup chopped apples for garnish; if desired
Directions:
1. Heat butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat until melted. Add in the steel cut oats and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt.
3. Add hot water, stir and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to low; allow the oats to cook for 20 minutes.
4. Remove lid and stir in chopped apples and maple syrup. Continue cooking, uncovered for 10 minutes, or until oats reach your desired texture.
5. Serve in a bowl or hollowed out apple and garnish with walnuts, fresh chopped apples and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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I love steel cut oats. That looks so beautiful sitting in the apple!
Just made it! So tasty! Thank you! Before I cooked my oat meal with milk and water, but this is so delicious!
Great presentation! My husband eats oatmeal from scratch every morning with cinnamon and walnuts. I am sure he would love yours, too. Nice recipe!
Such a great idea! I was going to make some sort of apple flavored oatmeal soon, but I love the presentation of this being served in the apples. Very cute!
i looove the way u use the apple as a bowl. so cute!
The oatmeal I’m eating now looks so boring now. Next weekend I’m making this!
I don’t know if I’ve ever made my own oatmeal!? The presentation of your breakfast is absolutely beautiful.. I’d almost be afraid to eat it!!
Okay, you have me longing for fall in all sorts of ways. I love this idea!
I love steel cut oats myself. There are about a million combinations to be had out there. I like to cook them in liquid that is 2 thirds milk. I find that the oats get creamy that way. Finally, a banana goes a long way, as well as a couple of spoons of peanut butter.
My wife is the same, she can’t stand the stuff. Mind you, that probably stems from her buffet server days where she was forced to look at congealed, crappy quick cooked oats.
Jason-
I love the idea of banana-peanut butter oatmeal! In fact, that may be tomorrow’s breakfast.
-Jamie
Those apple bowls are the CUTEST and make me think of all sorts of fun ideas — I wonder about making an apple cake-like thing where a mixture is baked inside an apple, that would get all cushy and runny. Hm!
Thanks for the inspiration… all of my brain gears are a-churnin’!