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Ginger Vanilla Apple Compote over Oatmeal

Soft, glossy apple chunks with warm ginger, cardamom and vanilla spooned over creamy oatmeal with a crunch of toasted almonds.

Ginger Vanilla Apple Compote over Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 2½ medium450 gApplepeeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1½ tbsp grated8 gFresh gingerfinely grated
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml)100 gOrange juice
  • 1 tbsp20 gHoney
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cardamom
  • 1¼ tsp5 gVanilla extract
  • 1½ cups120 gOld-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1¼ cups (300 ml)300 gSkim milk
  • ¾ cup180 gWater
  • ⅛ tsp1 gSalt
  • 3 tbsp whole28 gAlmondssliced

Steps

  1. Prepare first: peel and chop the apple, grate the ginger and slice the almonds.
  2. In a dry medium pot over medium heat, toast the almonds for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden; tip them onto a plate.
  3. In the same pot, combine the apple, ginger, orange juice, honey and cardamom. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Cover and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the apple is tender but still holds its shape and the juices turn syrupy. Uncover for the last 2 minutes if it looks thin.
  5. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Spoon the compote into a bowl and set aside.
  6. Rinse the pot. Add the milk, water and salt and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  7. Stir in the oats and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until creamy and thick.
  8. Divide the oatmeal among 4 bowls, top each with a quarter of the warm compote and a quarter of the toasted almonds.
  9. If making the compote ahead, cool it uncovered for no more than 30 minutes, then refrigerate in a covered container promptly and use within 3 days.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy old-fashioned rolled oats labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts. Some brands contain gluten.

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