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Stovetop Caramel Apple Oatmeal

Cooler nights mean that a warm, comforting bowl of Stovetop Caramel Apple Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for crisp fall mornings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

Oatmeal

  • 2 cups rolled oats (162 grams)
  • 4 cups water (32 fl oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups Fairlife Lactose Free Fat Free Ultra Filtered Milk (12 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup apple butter (4 fl oz)
  • 2 tsp maple extract
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional: caramel for drizzling and flakey sea salt

Caramelized Apples

  • 3 small Honeycrisp apples (386 grams yield)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar (41 grams)
  • 2 tbsp butter (29 grams)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (0.5 fl oz)
  • 1/4 tsp apple pie spice

Instructions

Caramelize the Apples.

  • 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.

Make the Oatmeal.

  • 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.

Notes

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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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g