September Porridge - a Finnish Recipe for Syyspuuro

While Finns would typically use fresh lingonberries for this hearty porridge, cranberries are equally delicious. Serving size is estimated. Posted for ZWT 6 - Scandanavia. Recipe was found on about.com and provided by Kari Diehl, Guide to Scandinavian Food, About.com.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 3/4 cup servings

Ingredients

• 5  cups water
• 2  cups fresh cranberries (or lingonberries, if you can get them)
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  medium apples, peeled and coarsely diced
• 2  cups rolled oats (can use gluten-free)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Directions

1. Stir together water, cranberries, sugar, and apples in medium sauce pot; bring to a boil.
2. Lower heat to medium-high and simmer until the cranberries begin to pop (about 15 minutes).
3. Add rolled oats and salt; cook at a low boil for 5 additional minutes.
4. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla (if desired) and serve immediately.
5. NOTE: I might mix water and juice (unsweetened apple juice) to heighten the flavor of the porridge and cut the sugar by half if using sweet apples.