Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

1. Add milk, apple cider, and steel-cut oats to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
2. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir often to make sure the oats don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
3. Add grated apple, ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
4. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-10 minutes stirring often.
5. Serve immediately with caramelized apples or your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Caramelized Apples

1. While the oatmeal is cooking, cook the apples.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once it’s almost melted, add in the diced apples and toss in the butter. Lower the heat to low medium.
3. Add maple syrup, sea salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice. Stir to combine and mix everything.
4. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the apples are soft but not mushy and the maple syrup thickens. Set aside until ready to serve. Heat the apples back up if the sauce becomes too thick as it cools.