Maple Oatmeal With Dried Fruit Food

COPYCAT MCDONALD'S MAPLE BROWN SUGAR & FRUIT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Place oats, dried fruit, sugar and cream in jar and cover with one cup of water.
• Screw on the lid and shake to mix.
• If you're using a bowl, stir it with a spoon and then cover with a plate before microwaving.
• Dice the apple and store in a plastic bag.
• When ready to prepare remove the jar's lid and microwave the jar for one minute, and stir the contents.
• Then microwave again for about 1minute and 5 seconds.
• Stir in the apples and you're ready to go!
• Of course, you don't have to use apples at all. Nuts are a great addition, as are tons of other mix-ins. I am so happy about making it!

MAPLE OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a medium (3-quart) saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in salt and oats. Reduce heat to medium; cook until oatmeal is tender and creamy, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream. Divide oatmeal among four bowls; top each serving with 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon each syrup and cherries, as desired. Serve immediately.

OVERNIGHT MAPLE OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oats, milk, syrup and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Just before serving, stir in yogurt. Top with walnuts and fruit.

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.

FRUITY BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Combine eggs, milk and butter; add to the dry ingredients. Stir in apple, peaches and blueberries. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve with milk if desired.

OATMEAL AND DRIED FRUIT MINI MEAL

Steps:

• Top 1 cup cooked oatmeal with 2 tablespoons dried fruit such as cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots, and 1/4 cup of low-fat milk (or to taste).