BAKED FIG AND DATE OATMEAL WITH PECAN STREUSEL

BAKED FIG AND DATE OATMEAL WITH PECAN STREUSEL image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon raw sugar
1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 fresh figs, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the chopped pecans, 1 tablepoon of the raw sugar and the arrowroot in a small bowl. Place the butter in a deep 8-inch pie dish and put it into the oven for 5 minutes, just until the butter has melted. Swirl the melted butter around the pan to grease it, then scoop out 2 teaspoons of the butter and add to the pecan mixture. Stir the pecan mixture together and then set aside. In a large bowl combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, chopped dates and remaining 1/4 cup of raw sugar. Add the egg, milk and remaining melted butter to the bowl then stir together well. Pour the mixture into the buttered pie dish and decorate with the sliced figs. Sprinkle the pecan streusel mixture over top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned around the edges and set. Cut into wedges and serve warm or room temperature with yogurt and fresh fruit.