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Pear Oatmeal

Spiced pear oatmeal full of rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter is a weekday breakfast delight.

oatmeal with pears, cinnamon, and brown sugar

Pear Oatmeal

A steamy bowl of fragrant oatmeal is a must on a cold morning. Oatmeal is the breakfast equivalent of a hearty soup when it comes to warming your entire body and fueling the belly when the temperature drops to chillier temperatures.

We have always been a family that enjoys waking up to a pot of oatmeal simmering on the stove for breakfast. But it wasn’t until moving to the midwest from Arizona that I fully understood its warming powers.

Warm spiced pear oatmeal with cinnamon, nuts, and brown sugar has the power to pull my flannel pajamaed kids out of bed. It is an easy oatmeal to make on the stovetop and leftovers heat right up in the microwave.

When making pear oatmeal I tend to go light on the brown sugar. Depending on the variety, pears have so much natural sweetness to them.

I wait until just before serving and top each serving with a teaspoon or two of brown sugar to melt with the butter for a delicious combination to mix into each bowl.

Pear Oatmeal

For most fruit desserts, pears included, I rarely peel the fruit. I’ve found that in most cases, the peels soften enough they don’t bother us a bit and we are happy to include them in the recipes.

Check out the best-ever peach cobbler and this peach oatmeal for proof of that.

However, in this recipe, because I like the pears to retain their fresh flavors, I don’t cook them in the oatmeal for more than a few moments to warm them. It’s worth a few minutes of effort to quickly peel them and avoid any tough peels in the oatmeal.

That said, if pear peels don’t bother you a bit? Feel free to skip that step.

fresh pears in oatmeal

Pear Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients 

  • rolled oats
  • water
  • pecans or walnuts chopped
  • kosher salt
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • ripe pears
  • light brown sugar
  • butter
pear oatmeal

Instructions

  1. Combine the oats, water, pecans or walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. 
  2. As soon as it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes until the oats are soft. Stir in the pears, and cook just long enough to warm them, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add brown sugar to taste. 
  3. The sweeter the pears, the less brown sugar you will need. Scoop into serving bowls and top with butter and additional pecans or walnuts, if desired.
creamy oatmeal with pears, butter, and brown sugar

Fruit Oatmeal

Cranberry Apple Walnut Oatmeal is a tart and sweet body-warming dish perfect for filling those bellies before a busy day. Oatmeal loaded with blueberries that plump up when cooked and burst with flavor in each bite is one of the favorites in my recipe index of over 20 oatmeal recipes.

Baked oatmeal is another fragrant and delicious way to start your day. Peaches and cinnamon pair perfectly in this recipe for Baked Peach Oatmeal. Eaten on its own or topped with whipped cream, it’s a hit.

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is lightly sweetened with bananas and honey. Served warm, topped with sliced bananas and a drizzle of peanut butter, it’s a favorite with kids and adults alike.

Pear Oatmeal
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Pear Oatmeal

Spiced pear oatmeal full of rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter is a weekday breakfast delight.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 294kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • cups water
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped, plus more for topping if desired
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 3 medium size ripe pears about 2 cups worth, peeled and diced small
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar adjust to taste
  • butter a teaspoon or so for on top of each serving

Instructions

  • Combine the oats, water, pecans or walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. 
  • As soon as it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes until the oats are soft. Stir in the pears and cook just long enough to warm them, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Scoop into serving bowls and top with butter and brown sugar, keeping in mind that the sweeter the pears, the less sugar you may need.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
Pear Oatmeal with butter and sugar in bowl

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