Roasted Grape Oatmeal

Serves 4 · 8 min prep · 18 min cook

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh seedless red grapes
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch pinch of kosher salt
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.
2. 2Toss the whole grapes with the butter and a light drizzle of maple syrup so they roast evenly and caramelize.
3. 3Spread the grapes in a single layer and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until skins wrinkle, juices bubble, and the fruit smells jammy and sweet.
4. 4While the grapes roast, combine the oats, milk, water, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5. 5Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Stir in the vanilla and remaining maple syrup, tasting so the porridge is lightly sweet but still lets the fruit shine.
7. 7Remove the roasted grapes from the oven; they should look blistered and release deep purple syrup.
8. 8Spoon the hot oatmeal into four bowls and top each generously with the warm roasted grapes and their pan juices.
9. 9Scatter toasted walnuts over the top for crunch and a final tiny pinch of cinnamon if desired.
10. 10Serve immediately while the contrast of creamy oats and hot jammy grapes is at its best.