Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal Recipe

Judith Published November 10, 2020

How To Make Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal Recipe

Enjoy the taste of fall for breakfast with our oatmeal recipe! It’s got tasty notes of apple, cinnamon, and more. Make it ahead for perfect oats every day.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 37 minutes

Cooling: 5 minutes

Total: 52 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1tbspbutteroptional
1cupsteel-cut oats
3large applesmedium-to-large, cored and sliced into 1 to 2 inch chunks
4cupswater
pinchsalt
maple syrupor honey, to taste, optional
nut buttertoasted pecans or pepitas, chopped fresh apples, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, etc.

Instructions

In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan (around 3.5 quarts), melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the steel-cut oats and cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
Add the apple chunks, water and salt.
Stir to combine, and raise the heat to high to bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 35 minutes, until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed and the oats are nice and creamy.
Stir every five minutes, and more frequently as time goes on.
Remove from the heat and let the oatmeal rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Divide the mixture into individual bowls and top with nut butter or other desired toppings.
Serve warm, and enjoy!