Toasted Irish Oatmeal With Apple Cider Food

CREAMY IRISH-STYLE OATMEAL WITH BROWN SUGAR RECIPE

Steps:

• If you prefer a deeper, more complex flavor, dry-toast the oats in the cooking pot over high heat, stirring and tossing constantly, until lightly toasted and fragrant, then remove from heat and proceed.
• If making overnight oats, combine oats and water/milk in a medium saucepan or 3-quart saucier and let stand, covered, overnight (if using milk, let the oats soak in the refrigerator overnight). If not making overnight oats, combine oats and water/milk in the saucepan and proceed with cooking immediately.
• If oats are still too firm to your taste, stir in additional water 1/4 cup (60ml) at a time, and continue cooking, until desired texture of oats is reached.
• Scoop porridge into warmed bowls and top with a pat of butter and/or a splash of cream. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Serve.

APPLE CIDER OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats and cider.
• Microwave, uncovered on high for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt (if using. I don't like it with salt but hubby does).
• Serve.

APPLE PIE STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped apple. If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.