Overnight Oatmeal

Name: Overnight Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 550 min
Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Pinch kosher salt

ACTIVE TIME: 10

TOTAL TIME: 9 10

Yield: 4 servings

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1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt

Specialized Hardware

Slow cooker

ACTIVE TIME: 10

TOTAL TIME: 9 10

Yield: 4 servings

Procedure

Combine the oats, cranberries, figs, water, and cream in a slow cooker and set to low heat. Cover and cook for 8 to 9 hours.
Stir, season with salt, to taste, and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way, your oatmeal will be finished by morning.