APPLE-PIE OATMEAL WITH BRULEED CRUST

APPLE-PIE OATMEAL WITH BRULEED CRUST image

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

APPLES & CRANBERRIES
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp. light-brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into medium dice
OATMEAL
2 1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup quick-cooking Irish oatmeal
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. granulated sugar

Steps:

APPLES & CRANBERRIES 1. Combine water, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cranberries in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. 2. Add the apples, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft but still retain some of their shape and the mixture has thickened, 15 minutes. Set aside. OATMEAL 1. Preheat the broiler. Bring the milk to a boil over high heat; stir in the oatmeal and salt. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. 2. Spoon half the apple mixture into two 10-oz. ramekins or two small ovenproof bowls. Follow with half the oatmeal. Repeat with remaining apple mixture and remaining oatmeal for four layers total. Smooth out the tops and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over each. 3. Place the ramekins or bowls on a baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil until the sugar is golden brown and bubbly and completely melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes before serving.