Maple Oatmeal With Dried Fruit and Granola

Use a large saucepan as the milk can boil over.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups milk, plus warm milk for serving
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
• 1 1⁄2 cups  quick-cooking steel-cut irish oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  mixed dried fruit (such as apricots, cranberries, cherries, and plums)
• 1⁄2 cup granola cereal

Directions

1. In a big saucepan, combine the 4 cups milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup syrup; whisk to blend.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add in oatmeal and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes, or until desired thickness and texture.
4. Add in dried fruit and granola; stir to combine.
5. Cook for 1 minute; spoon into shallow bowls and serve immediately with maple syrup and warm milk on the side.