Serve this absolutely scrumptious,
pumpkin-fortified bowl of oatmeal all year-round.
Pumpkin
Pie Oatmeal
- 3 cups water
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
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- Accompaniments:
- Additional brown sugar
(optional)
- Milk or light cream
Toasted chopped pecans for garnish
- Bring water, pumpkin pie
spice and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in oats.
Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes for
old fashioned oats or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring
occasionally. Stir in pumpkin and brown sugar; cook 1 minute.
Cover and let stand until desired consistency.
- Serve with additional
brown sugar, if desired, milk and toasted pecans.
Makes 6 to 7 servings.
*To toast nuts, spread evenly in shallow baking
pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) 5 to 8 minutes or until deep
golden brown.
