Toasted Oat Porridge with Dried Cherries and Browned Butter

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
2. 2Add the rolled oats to the browned butter and stir continuously for 4 minutes until toasted.
3. 3Pour in the milk, add the salt and cinnamon, then bring to a gentle simmer while stirring.
4. 4Reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Fold in the dried cherries and maple syrup, remove from heat, and let stand 2 minutes before serving.