Porridge Hot

Sydney Mike's Note:

I could say that this recipe was handed down from my great-great-great-great-grandmother, but that isn't the case! I can't say I've every had it, but still....... Taking some suggestions to heart, I've cut back on the original 1/4 cup of molasses, & finally made it optional, realizing that some people [for some reason or other!] just don't have my taste for molasses!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 cups water
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 2⁄3; cups old fashioned oats
• 2⁄3; cup dark raisin
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup walnuts , chopped
• 2 eggs , beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 -2 tablespoon dark molasses (or more) (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large heavy saucepan bring to boil the water & salt.
3. Reduce heat to medium low & add oats, cooking 5 minutes & stirring frequently.
4. Transfer to a 6-cup souffle dish, then add last 8 or 9 ingredients [realizing that dark molasses is to be used only if you WANT a molasses taste to this dish], stirring to combine.
5. Bake 1 hour until set.
6. Spoon into bowls & serve with cold milk.

Reviews

[**Mandy**]

I loved this, I did a half batch but just eyeballed the amount of maple & molasses & I used Splenda instead of sugar. I'm not a ginger lover so almost cut the ginger amount but decided against it with the addition of cinnamon & nutmeg and I'm glad I did. The spice mix is lovely, the texture is great & this proved a lovely warming brekky that did me for 2 mornings. Thanks Syd!

[JudithY]

I loved this recipe. I did omit the raisins, nuts and molasses because I prefer just the oatmeal. This is a great filling breakfast. Thanks for a great recipe Sydney Mike.

[Scandigirl]

Thank you for posting. I made the recipe in my slow cooker over night and had it for breakfast. I found the amount of sweeteners way too much and I added only 1 Tbsp. molasses. It was nice to try, however I am not going to make it again as I found it heavy and not the way I like oatmeal.