Maple Oatmeal And Dried Fruit And Sweet Spices Food

IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE WITH DRIED FRUITS AND NUTS AND A MAPLE CREAM

Steps:

• Cook oatmeal in water with a pinch of salt over medium heat for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat cream over low heat heat. Place star anise, cinnamon and orange zest in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with cotton string. Add to cream and simmer about 10 minutes to infuse the cream. Whisk in maple syrup and cook until cream coats the back of a spoon. Remove the sachet of spices. Place 1/2 of the oatmeal in a heat proof bowl. Sprinkle an even layer of the fruits and nuts over the oatmeal, cover the second half of oatmeal. Sprinkle sugar over the top and place bowl under the broiler until sugar caramelizes, adding more sugar if necessary to achieve a crisp shell. Serve immediately with the maple cream.

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.

MAPLE AND BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Add oats and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and maple syrup. Let sit until desired thickness is reached, 2 to 3 minutes.

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.

SPICED OATMEAL MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. , To prepare oatmeal: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup oatmeal mix and 1 cup water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

CREAMY SPICED OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and water with the spices and bay leaf over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and steep for 2 minutes. Add the oats and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender, between 5 and 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cover for a minute. Discard the bay leaf and whole spices. Portion into bowls and drizzle with maple syrup, then top with the bananas and almonds, if desired. Serve immediately.