Apple-Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

We wanted creamy, thick oatmeal without the usual 30 minutes of cooking—and we were prepared to challenge centuries of Scottish tradition to get it.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook

YIELD 4

TIME 30 minutes, plus 12 hours soaking

Apple-Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal photo
The How Can It Be Gluten-Free CookbookA cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook

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Before You Begin

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The oatmeal will continue to thicken as it cools. If you prefer a looser consistency, thin the oatmeal with boiling water.

Instructions

1.

Bring water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Remove pan from heat; stir in oats and salt. Cover pan and let stand overnight.

2.

Stir cider, milk, apple, sugar, and cinnamon into oats. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until oats are softened but still retain some chew and mixture thickens and resembles warm pudding, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir and serve, sprinkling each serving with 2 tablespoons walnuts.

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