In the fall I love to have oatmeal as breakfast. I usually keep on hand a bag of frozen berries, but their is a brief window (in our region) where we have access to beautiful fall harvest fruit. I usually make this in a double batch, and refrigerate the second half for the next morning. My kids also love this - and there is no added sugar or processed sweetener - although I do add honey on occasion for them. :)
Harvest Oatmeal
Serves 2
Time: 30 minutes
1 3/4 cup water
1/2 cup steel cut oats
1 apple, diced 1/2" (honeycrisp are the best)
1 pear, diced 1/2" (several nice varieties right now)
1/2 - 3/4 cup golden raisins
3-4 figs, quartered (optional, mission or kadota)
milk
In a small pot bring water to boil. Add oats and apples, reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add pears, stir again, continue simmer for additional 5 minutes. Add raisins and optional figs, stir well and simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. This should be thick and creamy - but not dry - when done.
Serve in a bowl, top with about a 1/2 cup of milk. If you do a double batch the second half can be refrigerated (in a covered container) for a day or two, reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes (or until hot).
This recipe can be used for personal use only and cannot be commercially reproduced.
