Caramel Apple Oatmeal

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Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Servings: servings

Calories: 256kcal

Core the apples and slice them into thin slices. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add butter, stirring until melted and bubbly, then add apple slices and distribute evenly in the skillet, in a single layer if possible. Sprinkle with apple pie spice and brown sugar.
Cook apples for 3-5 minutes without stirring, then toss to coat apples evenly with sauce. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Set aside.

In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to a simmer and add the oats and cinnamon stick. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove oatmeal from heat and stir in milk, apple butter, maple extract, and apple pie spice. The oats will thicken and absorb the milk as they rest and cool.
Serve oatmeal with caramelized apples. If desired, top with a drizzle of caramel, a dollop of whipped cream, chopped pecans, and flakey sea salt.

Yield: The oatmeal recipe yields 6 cups, so there is 1 cup oatmeal per serving, plus about 1/2 cup of apples with sauce.
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