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This recipe for baked oatmeal is different becuase the oatmeal is piled high atop a pear before being baked.

Baked Oatmeal and Fig Stuffed Pears

Meg van der Kruik
These tender baked pears have a surprise hidden underneath their baked oatmeal top, a perfectly roasted fig half! On its own, this dish isn't super sweet, it's more savory with a hint of maple or honey. If you prefer a sweeter final product, drizzle with maple or honey at the table.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the fig stuffed pears

  • 2 large California pears , halved lengthwise, seeds and core removed with a spoon or melon baller.
  • 2 fresh California figs halved, stem removed
  • 1/3 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

For the baked oatmeal topping

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats gluten-free if necessary
  • pinch of coarse kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

For the roasted fig stuffed pears

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Shave a small slice off of the bottom of the pear halves so that they have a flat surface to rest on in the pan.
  • Enlarge the hole by removing the seeds and core just enough so that a fresh fig half can nestle down inside and be flush with the top of the pear.
    If needed you can also shave a small slice off of the outside edge of the figs if it helps to nestle them down into the pear.
    A pear that has been sliced in half and had the seeds and core removed. Half of a fresh fig is nestled inside each pear half. This is the first step in thsi recipe for baked oatmeal and fig stuffed pears..
  • Pour the apple cider into the bottom of the pan so that the bottom of the pears are submerged. Brush the cut-side of the pears with the maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the pears are tender.

While the fig stuffed pears bake, make the oatmeal topping.

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add in the oats and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cinnamon, ginger, 4 teaspoons maple syrup or honey and the extract. Cover until the pears are tender.
  • When the pears are ready divide the oatmeal amongst the pears and pile on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden brown and the oatmeal is warmed through.
  • Serve immediately as-is, with maple or honey on the side, or with whipped cream and ice cream for more of a dessert vibe.

Notes

This recipe stores great in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated when ready to eat in a 350°F oven. 
Keyword fig, oatmeal, pear, real california dairy
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