IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE

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"With its mild maple flavor and crispy broiled topping, this oatmeal is comforting yet special. I often use dried cherries instead of the raisins and add star anise to spice it up a bit." -Rose Ann Wilson, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 cups 2% milk
2 cups steel-cut oats
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 orange peel strip (1 to 3 inches)
Dash salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup maple syrup
Buttermilk, optional
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Add the oats, cinnamon, orange peel and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until thick and creamy, about for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon and orange peel. Stir in the cranberries, raisins, syrup and a small amount of buttermilk if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes., Transfer to 8 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat until sugar is caramelized, 4-7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.