Old Fashioned Oats with Caramelized Apples

from ButterYum

makes 4 servings

Caramelized Apples:

• • 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (gala, gingergold, honeycrisp, or any apple that won't turn mushy when cooked)

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • pinch of fine salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Oatmeal:

• • 2 cups old fashioned oats

  • 3 1/2 cups water

  • pinch of fine salt

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

To make the Caramelized Apples:

• 1. Place apples, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

  2. Stir constantly until the apples are tender and well coated with the sauce that forms in the pan; about 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; reserve until needed.

To make the Oatmeal:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the old fashioned oats, water, and salt.

  2. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

  4. Divide oatmeal into 4 servings and top each with caramelized apples.