German cuisine · Breakfast & Eggs

Oatmeal with Apple

Creamy oatmeal cooked in milk, topped with sautéed apple pieces, cinnamon and honey.

Ingredients · for 2 servings

• 100 g fine rolled oats
• 400 ml milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tart apples
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp walnuts

Instructions

1. Peel and quarter the apples, remove the core and cut the flesh into roughly 1 cm cubes; coarsely chop the walnuts.
2. Melt the butter in a small pan and sauté the diced apple with half the cinnamon over medium heat for 4–5 min. until soft but still holding its shape.
3. Bring the milk with a pinch of salt to a boil in a pot and stir in the rolled oats.
4. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 5–7 min., stirring frequently, until the porridge thickens and coats the spoon.
5. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 2 min. until fragrant and set aside.
6. Divide the porridge into two bowls, top with the warm apple pieces, sprinkle with honey, walnuts and the remaining cinnamon, and serve hot.