Almond Cherry Oatmeal
This is not the gluey, bland oatmeal you're used to. Using steel-cut oats gives it a chewy texture, and the cherries break down into jammy pockets. The almond extract makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Toasted sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Bring the water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the steel-cut oats and the salt, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Add the frozen cherries, the dark brown sugar, and the cinnamon.
- Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently until the cherries thaw and release their juices.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Serve immediately in bowls topped with the toasted sliced almonds.
Notes
The oatmeal will thicken significantly as it cools.