Baked Cereal with Apple and Cinnamon
4 servings
60 minutes
Baked oatmeal with apple and cinnamon is a cozy and aromatic dish that gives you a sense of warmth and home comfort. The roots of this recipe trace back to European cuisine, where oats were often used in traditional casseroles. The sweetness of the apple, the rich flavor of brown sugar, and the spicy cinnamon create a harmonious combination reminiscent of warm autumn evenings. Baking in milk makes the texture tender and rich, while light caramelization adds savory notes. This dessert can be served as a full breakfast, especially with a cup of fresh coffee or tea, or as a light yet warming dinner. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it an ideal choice for a cozy home treat.
1
Cut the apple in half and into quarters, and remove the core.
- Apple: 1 piece
2
Then chop everything into small cubes.
- Apple: 1 piece
3
Mix the flakes, apple, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Rolled oats: 1 glass
- Apple: 1 piece
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 0.1 tablespoon
- Nutmeg: 0.1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon: 0.5 tablespoon
4
Pour the melted butter.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 1 tablespoon
5
Mix well.
6
Transfer the resulting mixture to a clean (ungreased) baking dish. Spread it evenly.
7
Pour in 2 cups of milk. Do not shake or stir. Just place it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes until most of the milk is absorbed.
- Whole milk: 2 glasss
8
Take it out of the oven and let it cool.
9
Before serving, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top and lightly spray with milk.
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Whole milk: 2 glasss
