We enjoyed the hearty texture of steel-cut oats, which are often called Irish oats. To make this recipe with regular rolled oats, reduce the water to 4 cups, and simmer 4 minutes or until desired consistency

 

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups steel-cut oats (such as McCann’s)
• 2/3 cup dried Bing or other sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnut oil

Preparation

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon nuts, and cinnamon. Place 1 cup oatmeal in each of 6 bowls; sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon sugar. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoon nuts; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil.