All-dressed maple oatmeal

It’s Maple Syrup Season!

Prep time
15 minutes

Cook time
5 minutes

Servings
6

Ingredients
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 Empire apples or 2 pears, cubed
• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup pecans or other nuts, toasted and coarsely crushed

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine lemon juice and cut fruit, coating well to prevent browning. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, mix together water, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, then incorporate milk and maple syrup.
4. Pour hot oatmeal into bowls and top with reserved fruit and nuts. Serve right away.

Source: Pure Maple from Canada / puremaplefromcanada.com