A bowl of apple steel cut oats is the perfect breakfast to enjoy on a cool, crisp fall morning .
There is nothing better on a fall morning than a warm bowl of apple steel cut oats with apples picked straight from the local orchard!
Living in Michigan is really special during the Fall months. The weather cools down, the leaves turn into a magical glow, there are many trips made to the local cider mills and of course to the apple orchards.
Every fall we go apple picking at a local orchard and I am always looking for new ways to cook the apples.
I have been enjoying the apples that we picked in all different ways. I love making my favorite homemade applesauce, apple crisp, and for apple steal cut oatmeal for breakfast.
Diced apples are such a great addition to oatmeal. They add texture and sweetness to the oats.
The oatmeal is warm and comforting; perfect for the crisp fall mornings.
ingredients for oatmeal:
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Apple Cider
- 1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
- 2 Medium Apples, diced
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, more or less to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt
For a little added sweetness and apple flavor I like to use some apple cider for part of the cooking liquid.
When buying apple cider, you want to look for cider that is cloudy and a little thicker. We are really lucky in Michigan to have access to so many local cider mills. A cloudy cider is going to have a lot more flavor.
You can add more or less sugar based on your taste. You can serve the oats as is or with any of your favorite oatmeal toppings.
more apple recipes:
- Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
- Vegan Apple Cake
- Vegan Apple and Sauerkraut Sausages
- Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce with Apple Cider
- Brown Rice Salad with Apple and Pecans
Fresh diced apples, drizzle of maple syrup, chopped nuts, and cinnamon would all be great for topping these apple steel cut oats.
Apple Steel Cut Oats
Apple Steel Cut Oats is the perfect breakfast to eat during the crisp, cooler fall mornings. Easy to make and a perfect way to use up your apples!
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Apple Cider
- 1 inch stick Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
- 2 Medium Apples, diced
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, more or less to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh diced apples, drizzle maple syrup, chopped nuts, cinnamon, etc.
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, add the water, apple cider, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Stir in the steel cut oats, stir. Partially cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the diced apples, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine everything. Cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until the oats are done. Remove the cinnamon stick.
- Serve warm as is or top with your favorite toppings.
Happy Cooking
Jeni
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