10/02/2023
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Sprinkle it with extra brown sugar!
There is nothing as warming or comforting on chilly mornings as a steaming bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal. Tender oats lightly sweetened with brown sugar and apple, this porridge is hearty enough to fuel entire mornings and still tastes like dessert for breakfast (score)! Plus, this oatmeal recipe can be easily doubled for the whole family; a little spoonful of peanut butter or a sprinkle of brown sugar will surely entice the kiddos. Just a few minutes at the stove, and this easy breakfast is ready to be enjoyed!
Ingredients
1 tbsp. salted butter
1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
3 tbsp. light brown sugar, divided, plus more for sprinkling
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
1 c. Old-fashioned oats
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 c. Warm heavy cream or milk, to serve
2 tbsp. chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
YIELDS: 2 serving(s)
PREP TIME: 5 mins
TOTAL TIME: 15 mins
Directions
1) In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently until the apples are softened and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove ¼ of the apples to a small bowl.
2) In the saucepan with the remaining apples, add the oats, salt, the remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are softened, 3 to 5 minutes more.
3) To serve: divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top each with the heavy cream. Top with the reserved apples and sprinkle with walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
