Ingredients and Weight:
- Rolled oats: 2 cups
- Milk: 4 cups
- Water: 2 cups
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
- Blackberries: 2 cups, fresh or frozen
- Pie filling: 1 cup, canned or homemade
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup, packed
- Butter, unsalted: 1/4 cup, cold and cubed
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine oats, milk, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until oats are tender.
- While oats are cooking, make the topping. In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, pie filling, brown sugar, butter, and flour.
- Once oats are done cooking, spoon into 8 serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with blackberry topping.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Protein: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and fruity
- Perfect for a hearty breakfast or dessert
User Comments:
- "This oatmeal is the perfect way to start my day! It's warm, flavorful, and filling."
- "The blackberry topping is amazing. It adds just the right amount of sweetness and tartness to the oatmeal."
- "I love the combination of oats and pie filling. It's like eating blackberry pie without the guilt."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you're using canned pie filling, be sure to check the label for any added sugars or preservatives.
- To make your own pie filling, simply combine blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan and simmer until thickened.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave.
