Maple Oatmeal With Dried Fruit Recipes

MAPLE OATMEAL AND DRIED FRUIT AND SWEET SPICES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7-9 hours, or overnight.
• Stir the oatmeal well and scoop into bowls.
• Serve with milk and maple syrup.

IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE WITH DRIED FRUIT AND MAPLE CREAM

Steps:

• Place oats in a bowl, and cover with water by 2 inches. Cover bowl, and let stand overnight.
• In a small saucepan, combine cream, star anise, cinnamon stick and orange zest. Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove spices and orange. Whisk maple syrup into cream, increase heat to medium-high and simmer until mixture thickens enough to coat back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain oats and place them in a saucepan with 3 1/4 cups water. Simmer over medium heat until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt.
• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine dried fruit and nuts. Divide half the oatmeal among four broiler-proof bowls or large ramekins, then top with fruits and nuts. Cover with remaining oatmeal, and smooth tops. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each, and place under broiler. Broil until sugar caramelizes and forms a crust, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully so sugar doesn't burn. Serve immediately with maple cream.

MAPLE OATMEAL WITH DRIED FRUIT AND GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a big saucepan, combine the 4 cups milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup syrup; whisk to blend.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add in oatmeal and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes, or until desired thickness and texture.
• Add in dried fruit and granola; stir to combine.
• Cook for 1 minute; spoon into shallow bowls and serve immediately with maple syrup and warm milk on the side.