Creamy Oats & Raisins w/ Spiced Apple Compote

 

A meal that could easily be described as comfort in a bowl

 
 
 
 

As the weather starts cooling down, you’ll enjoy having a bowl of this warm and nourishing porridge to start the day (also good as a snack on the couch during lazy Autumn afternoons!). The combination of creamy oats with the sweet notes of the plump raisins, cinnamon and caramelised apples, could easily be described as comfort in a bowl.

Using quick-cooking oats makes this a speedy dish to put together - start by preparing the SPICED APPLE COMPOTE and while they simmer away for 10 minutes or so, you’ve time to prepare the creamy oats, get them into bowls, and be ready to serve.

You can also use traditional rolled oats, although you’ll need to cook them for longer and the final consistency will be chewier – just check package instructions for cooking time.

 
 

Spiced Apple Compote

 
 

For the SPICED APPLE COMPOTE, I prefer the apples to retain a bit of a bite (not crunchy, but softer on the inside, while still not losing its shape on the outside) but if you prefer yours mushier, or making it for toddlers, just cook apples for a little longer.

If you do happen to have some SPICED APPLE COMPOTE leftover, it’ll keep nicely in the fridge for a few days and can be eaten cold or gently warmed in the microwave. It tastes great with yoghurt and chopped nuts or as a topping for pancakes and pikelets with or without a dollop of whipped cream.

Additionally, it can be added to baking, like in mini muffins or in pastries – all great options for snacking at home or adding to the lunchbox.

CREAMY OATS & RAISINS w/ SPICED APPLE COMPOTE

 
 

Serves 2 adults

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For the Creamy Oats & Raisins

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup water)

  • 2 Tbsp raisins

  • Pinch of cinnamon

  • Extra milk, to serve

 For the Spiced Apple Compote:

  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced

  • 1 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil)

  • 1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 Tbsp cornflour, dissolved in 2 Tbsp water

  • 1/4 cup water

    Method:

 
 
 
 

1. Start by making the Spiced Apple Compote: melt butter in a frying pan and add the apples. Fry for a couple of minutes.

2. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the apples and continue cooking, stirring, until sugar begins to bubble and turns a deep caramel colour. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan and continue cooking.

3. Dissolve the cornflour in a little cold water to form a runny paste. Add this to the apples to thicken the sauce, stirring to prevent forming lumps. Remove apples from the heat and reserve.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the Creamy Oats & Raisins: In a small saucepan oven medium heat add the milk, oats, cinnamon and raisins. Bring to a simmer and cook oats for a few minutes, until it starts to thicken, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The consistency should be still quite ‘sloppy’– the porridge will continue cooking and setting after you turn off the heat.

5. Divide porridge among serving bowls and top each with some of the Spiced Apple Compote.

Serve with extra milk (or cream, if you’re feeling extra indulgent!). Enjoy!! :)

 
 

YUM!!!

 
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