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Christmas Morning Oatmeal Recipe

I found this recipe online, and was convinced I was eating yummy apple crisp for breakfast. I even cut down on the butter, but this hearty oatmeal remained moist and scrumptious, and worked great when cooked overnight. —Monica Lord, Collegeville, Pennsylvania

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Christmas Morning Oatmeal Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 7 hours

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups water
2 cups cranberry-apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Dot with butter.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, water, juice and salt; pour over apple mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 287 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Morning Oatmeal in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p32