OATMEAL CREME BRULEE

OATMEAL CREME BRULEE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c heavy whipping cream
2 slice fresh gingerroot
1 stick cinnamon (3 in.)
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
OATMEAL:
4 c water
2 c old fashioned oats
1/4 c chopped dried apriots
1/4 c dried cherries, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 c fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, ginger, cinnamon stick and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; strain and discard solids. Stir maple syrup and nutmeg into cream mixture.
2. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; stir in the oats, apricots, cherries and salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar and 1/4 cup ginger cream. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
3. Grease four 10-oz. broiler-safe ramekins with butter; place on a baking sheet. Divide raspberries among ramekins. Spoon oatmeal over raspberries, sprinkle evenly with sugar. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve with remaining ginger cream.