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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal with Toasted Pecans

Tender, chewy rolled oats baked in a cast-iron skillet with sweet Honeycrisp apples, warm Saigon cinnamon, pure maple syrup, and toasted pecans, finished with a drizzle of warm salted caramel. A wholesome, make-ahead breakfast that tastes just like warm apple crisp!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn Comfort
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Oats & Spiced Apple Base
  • 2.5 cups rolled oats
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
Custard Liquid & Caramel Drizzle
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce

Method
 

Baking Walkthrough
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 2-quart baking dish with melted butter or coconut oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, diced apple, chopped pecans, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Transfer the oat and apple mixture into the prepared skillet, spreading it into an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and emulsified.
  5. Pour the milk custard mixture evenly over the oats in the skillet, gently shaking the pan so the liquid settles into every crevice.
  6. Arrange the thin apple slices decoratively on top in fans or circles, and scatter a few additional pecan halves over the surface.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 32 to 36 minutes until the top is golden-brown, the edges are lightly caramelized, and the center is set and springy to the touch.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle generously with warm salted caramel sauce. Scoop into bowls, splash with cold cream or milk, and serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 6gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2.6mg

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