Oatmeal Brulee w/ Ginger Cream

Yum-O!! Andrew & I gobbled this up for breakfast this morning. Elliott & Lauren didn't think so much of it, though. Try it and let me know your thoughts. I don't think you'll be dissappointed!






Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream

CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch
METHOD: Broiled
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Broil: 10 min.



Ingredients:

GINGER CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3/4-inch diameter)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

OATMEAL:
4 cups water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring the cream, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; strain and discard the solids. Stir in syrup and nutmeg; set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add the oats, apricots, cherries and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar and 1/4 cup ginger cream. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Grease four 10-oz. ramekins with the butter; add raspberries. Spoon oatmeal over the top; sprinkle with sugar. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve with remaining ginger cream.

Yield: 4 servings.