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Jazz up your daily oatmeal and make this Caramelized Apple Oatmeal. Chunks of apple and walnuts are caramelized in butter and brown sugar to golden perfection. Served over creamy oatmeal for the perfect balance of sweetness.
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Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Jazz up your daily oatmeal and make this Caramelized Apple Oatmeal. Chunks of apple and walnuts are caramelized in butter and brown sugar to golden perfection. Served over creamy oatmeal for the perfect balance of sweetness.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword apple oatmeal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Ingredients

For the oatmeal:

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

For the caramelized apples + walnuts:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 small apples, washed and diced into bite size chunks
  • 2/3 cups walnut halves
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • For the oatmeal: add oats, milk, water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Low to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add apples and walnuts and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Stir well and cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Divide oatmeal between 4 bowls. Top evenly with the caramelized apple mixture.