Skillet Fried Apples with Cider Oatmeal

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 cups apple cider
• 4 medium firm apples
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Combine the oats, apple cider, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until the oatmeal is thick and creamy.
3. 3While the oatmeal cooks, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges.
4. 4Melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and remaining cider.
5. 5Cook, turning the apples occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until they are tender and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze.
6. 6Spoon the warm oatmeal into bowls and top generously with the skillet fried apples and their sauce.