Seared Oatmeal With Mixed Fruit Compote & Apple Cider Syrup

Directions

For the syrup:

Add apple cider in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.

Cook until reduced to ⅓ cup (about 22 minutes), set aside.

For the compote;

Add 2 cups water, ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and dried fruit in a medium saucepan, and stir well, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and simmer about 22 minutes or until thick.

For the oatmeal:

Mix together 3 cups water, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and salt in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stir in oats.

Reduce heat, and simmer about 22 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.

Spoon oatmeal into an 11 by 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray or greased with butter, cool to room temperature.

Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until set.

Using a sharp knife, cut oatmeal into 8 equal rectangles, cut each rectangle in half diagonally to form 16 triangles.

Melt 1½ tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Arrange 8 oatmeal triangles, cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Remove from pan and keep warm.

Repeat procedure with remaining 1½ tablespoons butter and oatmeal triangles.

Arrange 2 oatmeal triangles on each of 8 plates, and top each serving with about 3 to 4 tablespoons fruit compote and about 1½ teaspoons syrup.

Serve warm and enjoy!