Description
magine waking up on a crisp autumn morning, the air filled with the delightful aroma of cinnamon and apples. That's the magic of Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats! This hearty breakfast treat is a game-changer for busy folks. Just toss the ingredients into your trusty slow cooker the night before, and let it work its magic while you snooze.
Ingredients
1 c. steel cut oats
3 c. water
1 c. fresh apple cider
2 medium apples, cored and diced
1½ T. honey, preferably local
1 t. ground cinnamon
½ t. ground nutmeg
½ t. ground allspice
½ t. salt, to taste
To serve:
1 medium apple, cored and diced
½ c. pecans, chopped
Real maple syrup
Instructions
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Add oats, water, cider, apples, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to greased or lined slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Actual cooking time will vary depending on your slow cooker, so check for doneness after 5 hours and adjust cooking time accordingly.
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To serve, allow to cool slightly before spooning into bowls and topping with fresh chopped apples, pecans, and some real maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
Important Tips:
Do not substitute any other type of oats for this recipe. Cooking times are based on using steel cut oats only.
It very important to either line or heavily grease the sides of your slow cooker crock before preparing this recipe. If you skip this step, the oats will stick to the sides and will be very difficult to remove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours