Ingredients:

  • 1 medium apple, diced (150g)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (14g)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (12g)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (1g)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (5ml)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1 cup water (240ml)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (240ml)
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt (1.5g)

Instructions:

  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced apples and sauté for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes until the apples are softened and the edges are mahogany-colored.
  3. Pour the rolled oats directly into the pan with the apples and stir for 60 seconds to toast the oats in the cinnamon butter.
  4. Slowly pour in the water, milk, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, ensuring it does not reach a rolling boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 7–10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy.
  6. Remove from heat and let the oatmeal sit for 2 minutes to allow the residual heat to thicken the texture.