Name: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Apple; 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1.5 cups Whole Milk; 1.5 cups Apple Cider; 1.5 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 1 pinch Salt; 0.5 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Instructions

Place apples, lemon juice and brown sugar into a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high for four minutes.

In the meantime, add cider and milk to a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

Stir in oats and salt.

Cook oats over medium-high heat, stirring periodically, for about 5-6 minutes, or until oats soften.

Remove from heat, stir in Pumpkin Pie Spice blend and warm apple mixture.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Oats First 🔥
Dry toast the old-fashioned oats in the pot for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to deepen their nutty flavor and prevent a gummy texture.
Caramelize Apples Separately 🍎
Sauté diced apples in a separate skillet with a touch of brown sugar and lemon juice until golden, then fold in at the end to maintain crisp texture and concentrated apple flavor.
Bloom Your Spices in Cider 🌟
Heat the apple cider with pumpkin pie spice for 1-2 minutes before adding oats to unlock the essential oils and distribute spices evenly throughout the dish.
Control Consistency with Milk Temperature 🥛
Warm whole milk before stirring in during the final minute—cold milk will cool the oatmeal and affect the cooking process, while warm milk creates a creamy, luxurious texture instantly.
Add Acid for Brightness 🍋
Stir fresh lemon juice in at the very end to brighten the warm spices and enhance the apple flavor without making the oatmeal taste sour.