3-4applesunpeeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces (I used gala)
3cupsmilk
2cupswater
1cupapple juice or ciderI used Langer's Light
2cupsuncooked steel cut oats
¼cupmaple syrup
2Tbspbuttercut into small pieces
½tspsalt
1tspvanilla
¼cupbrown sugardivided
2tspcinnamondivided
any additional desired toppings for oatmeal such as chopped nutsraisins, craisins, brown sugar, milk, cream, granola, etc.
Instructions
Spray the insert of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
Add the diced apple, milk, water, apple juice, oats, maple syrup, butter, salt, vanilla to your slow cooker and stir until well combined. Then mix in 2 Tbsp of the brown sugar along with 1 tsp of the cinnamon.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
In the morning, add the remaining 2 Tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon and stir the oatmeal. It will thicken more after you give it a stir.
Unplug the slow cooker and let sit for 5 minutes. Your oatmeal is now ready to serve. Top with any additional desired toppings. Serves 6-8
Notes
Leftovers can be placed in containers and put in the refrigerator. To reheat, just add a little milk to 1 cup of the oatmeal. Microwave for 30 seconds. Give it a stir and microwave for another 30 seconds or until heated through.