Back-To-School: Oatmeal Brulee

Oatmeal Brulee

 

This oatmeal mix is a staple in my kitchen.  It keeps forever and is always available for a quick breakfast. And this mix has much less sugar and salt than the commercialized versions.  The Brulee additions take this from hearty to a real treat with the crackling caramelized sugar top.

 

Oatmeal Mix:

6 cups quick oats

1 1/3 cups dry milk

3 cups dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries or dried apricots)

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cloves

 

In a large container with a lid, combine all the ingredients. To make one serving, add ½ cup of boiling water to ½ cup of the oatmeal mix and stir. Let the prepared oatmeal sit for one minute and serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

 

Brulee:

1/4 cup diced fresh fruit (peaches, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries)

1 tablespoon sugar

 

Mist a ramekin with cooking spray.  Place the diced fruit in the bottom of the ramekin and spoon 1/2 cup of prepared oatmeal on top.  Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar evenly on top and broil for 5 minutes or until sugar is light brown and caramelized.  Serves 1.