Steel Cut Oatmeal With Maple Sauteed Apples

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   OATS:

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   Bring the water and milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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   Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until just beginning to foam; add the oats and toast, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until golden and fragrant with a butterscotch-like aroma, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

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   Stir the toasted oats into the simmering liquid, reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer gently, until the mixture thickens and resembles gravy, about 20-25 minutes.

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   Add the salt, stir to combine and continue simmering, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the oats absorb almost all of the liquid and the oatmeal is thick and creamy, with a pudding-like consistency, about 7 to 10 minutes.

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   Off the heat, let the oatmeal stand uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve immediately with maple sauteed apples. Garnish with toasted pecans if desired.

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   MAPLE SAUTEED APPLES:

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   (Begin cooking apples when the oats have about 5 minutes cooking time remaining.).

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   Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and 1 tablespoon maple syrup; saute until the apples are tender, about 6 minutes.

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    Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup maple syrup and cinnamon; simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minute.

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    Makes about four servings of oatmeal topped with sauteed apples, and garnished with toasted pecans if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.