Description
This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe is made with fresh Granny Smith apples, maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Cook it in the Instant Pot using old-fashioned or steel-cut oats for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 cups water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the diced apple and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Cook for three to four minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. For softer apples, cook for another two to three minutes.
- Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the oats and reduce the heat. Simmer for approximately five minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
- Stir in the maple syrup and remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Cook for one more minute.
- Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Serve with additional maple syrup or butter, if desired.
Notes
- Instant Pot: Add two cups of water, one cup of old-fashioned or steel-cut oats, one diced apple, two tablespoons of maple syrup, one teaspoon of cinnamon and ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for four minutes for old-fashioned oats or 10 minutes for steel-cut oats. Naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Stir in one tablespoon of butter before serving.
- Slow cooker: Use one cup of steel-cut oats, four cups of water, two diced apples, two tablespoons of maple syrup, one teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook on low for six to eight hours or on high for three to four hours. Stir in one tablespoon of butter before serving. This method makes approximately four servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American