Maple Pear Baked Oatmeal
Tender pear pieces and maple syrup give baked oatmeal a mellow sweetness. Walnuts add crunch, while cinnamon ties the flavors together.
Serves: 6 | Estimated total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus a little for the dish
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe but firm pears, cored and diced
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
How to make it
- Heat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a second bowl whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, butter and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, fold in pears and walnuts, and pour into the dish.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until the center is set and reaches 160°F. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Helpful tips
Use rolled oats; instant oats change the texture. For a nut-free version, omit walnuts rather than substituting a nut butter.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days. For dishes served hot, reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout. Keep bread and crisp toppings separate until serving. See USDA leftover storage guidance.
Common question
Can I prep this ahead? Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately and refrigerate the wet mixture overnight; combine with pears just before baking.
Keep your seasonings organized
Recipes like this put cinnamon into regular rotation. Give your jars a dedicated spot with the Spiceo four-piece wall-mounted spice rack set. Mounting hardware is included; jars and spices are not included.
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