Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Stovetop Apples and Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe - Ellen’s Fall Baking Series 🍎

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: other dried fruits

Dried cranberries add a tart twist.

Dice one honey crisp apple and set aside.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Add the diced apple to the melted butter.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ground ginger, and a pinch each of salt and ground allspice.

Cook the apples until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of apple juice to the saucepan and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1 cup of old-fashioned oatmeal and stir.

Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 1/2 cup of toasted chopped walnuts (optional) until the liquid absorbs.

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Serve in a bowl, adding 1/4 cup of whole milk and additional diced apples on top.

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