Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Serves 4 · 8 min prep · 12 min cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1 medium apple fresh apple slices
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams gently and smells nutty.
2. 2Add the oats and toast them for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until they smell fragrant and turn a shade deeper.
3. 3Pour in the water and milk, then stir in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
4. 4Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
5. 5Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the bottom does not scorch, until the oats are creamy and thickened to a porridge consistency.
6. 6Taste and adjust warmth of the spices if needed, then remove from heat and let the oatmeal rest 1 minute to finish absorbing liquid.
7. 7While it rests, thinly slice the fresh apple into half-moons for a crisp contrast.
8. 8Ladle the hot oatmeal into bowls, top each with apple slices and a sprinkle of toasted pecans, and serve immediately while steaming.