Oatmeal with Peach Sauce

Name: Oatmeal with Peach Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled fresh or frozen peach slices; 4 teaspoons maple syrup; 3 tablespoons plus 3-1/2 cups water, divided; 2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash ground ginger; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Milk and slivered almonds, optional

In Milford, Indiana, Kathy Rairigh warms up many a crisp fall morning by spooning a sweet chunky fruit sauce over oatmeal. "Replace half of the peaches with applesauce," she suggests.

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled fresh or frozen peach slices
4 teaspoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons plus 3-1/2 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground ginger
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Milk and slivered almonds, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine peaches, syrup, 3 tablespoons water, orange juice concentrate, cinnamon and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, bring the remaining water to a boil. Stir in the oats, raisins, brown sugar and salt. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Serve oatmeal with peach sauce, and milk and almonds if desired.

Originally published as Oatmeal With Peach Sauce in Quick Cooking September/October 2004