Overnight Oatmeal

Submitted by Mercy

"This recipe is courtesy of Alton Brown. Steel-cut oats are also known as Irish oats, Scotch oats, pinhead oats, coarse-cut oats or porridge oats. Here in Florida, I can purchase McCann's Steel Cut Oats in my regular grocery store."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried fig
• 4 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half

directions

1. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.
2. In a crock-pot, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.
3. Stir and remove to serving bowls.

Reviews

[debbie in sd]

This makes perfect oatmeal. The only difference is my crockpot...I cooked on low for 3 hours and it was done to perfection. So, check your crockpot, like ovens and microwaves, they are all a little different. I made it plain without dried fruit because I'm watching my sugar, but otherwise, this is a great recipe. I make it up on Sunday night and then I have enough to take to work with me all week and then just heat it up in the microwave.

 

[DrGaellon]

This is delicious! Instead of the dried fig, I often substitute 1/2 cup diced candied ginger with the cranberries.

 

[WiGal]

In my opinion this is the best oatmeal, but I do not cook mine as long. I use a timer and cook it 4-5 hours. I also use less water. Maybe 3 cups?

 

[VO714]

I cooked this exactly to recipe, and it turned out fabulously!! I think we will experimemt with other fruit, for variety, but the basic recpie is definately a winner. Thanks!

 

[diamondodge]

i tried this, and i got a gelatinous gross mess. I used steel cut oats from the health food store, and omitted the figs, and added 1/2c walnuts, maybe that was my mistake.