Last week's Organic Box signaled the transition between summer and fall. Next to the perfectly ripe peaches came three Bartlett pears. By Sunday they were fragrant and just gave to the touch.
We had only a few minutes before heading out for kayaking on the Pacific. I nuked some oatmeal and made a quick compote of sliced pears, maple syrup and fresh nutmeg.
Delicious!
Oatmeal with Spiced Pears Recipe
Makes 2 servings
1 cup regular rolled oats
2 1/2 cups water
2 pears
4 TB maple syrup
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup milk
I made each portion in its own bowl, sequentially. In each bowl, combine 1/2 cup of oats and 1 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or less time if you don't have a 10 year old microwave. Let sit for 2 minutes.
While oats are cooking, peel, core, and slice the pears. Toss with maple syrup and nutmeg.
To serve, mix 1/2 cup milk into each bowl, then top with the pears.
Warm oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. I now bake mine in the oven, however, when I stumbled upon this recipe a few years ago (to which I add no sugar, use whole milk, and add about a teaspoon of cinnamon:
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