Best Maple Oatmeal And Dried Fruit And Sweet Spices Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.