Smoky Spiced Pear Porridge (Printable Version)

Warm oats cooked with smoky spices, diced pears, and maple syrup, topped with pecans and pumpkin seeds.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups whole milk or dairy-free alternative

→ Fruit

03 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Sweeteners

04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup plus more for serving

→ Spices & Flavors

05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
12 - 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra sliced pear
14 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, diced pears, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, smoked paprika, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the porridge is thick and creamy and the pears are tender.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
05 - Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with toasted pecans, pumpkin seeds, extra pear slices, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoked paprika adds this incredible warmth that lingers, like a fireplace in a bowl
  • Its the kind of breakfast that makes you want to stay in your pajamas an hour longer
02 -
  • The smoked paprika is delicate, too much makes it taste like barbecue, start with 1/8 teaspoon if you are nervous
  • Pears vary wildly in sweetness, taste one before you cook so you know how much syrup to add
03 -
  • Stir more frequently than you think you need to, the fruit sugars catch on the bottom fast
  • Let it rest off the heat for 2 minutes before serving, the texture transforms

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