Author Notes
I love the rough texture and nuttiness of steelcut oats. Here, they're coaxed into submission with butter, maple syrup, milk, and a bit of walnut oil. When peaches aren't at their prime, the compote can be made with frozen fruit. —Rivka
Ingredients
- For the oatmeal:
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1 cup
steelcut oats
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2 cups
water
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1.5 teaspoons
maple syrup
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1 teaspoon
walnut oil
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1/8 teaspoon
salt
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1/8 cup
whole milk or cream, for finishing
- For the peach compote:
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2
cups fresh peaches, peeled, sliced, and halved, or 2 cups frozen peach slices
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1 tablespoon
butter
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2 tablespoons
maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1/2 cup
water
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splash white wine or lemon juice
Directions
- For the oatmeal:
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In a small pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add oats, stir to incorporate, and turn heat down to low. Let oatmeal simmer, stirring regularly, for about 25 minutes, until water is absorbed and remaining liquid is thick, as with grits or polenta.
While oatmeal is cooking, make peach compote.
- For the peach compote:
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Combine all ingredients in a small saute pan. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes.
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Serve oatmeal in deep, comfort-food bowls, with a drizzle of cream and peach compote.
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