Bruleed Irish Oatmeal

• 2 -3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup any steel cut oats (Irish or Scottish)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• dried apple
• dried pear half, chips
• maple syrup

1. Spread brown sugar out on a baking sheet and set aside overnight; force through a sieve or grind in spice grinder; set aside.
2. Bring milk and water to a boil; stir in oatmeal and salt; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring often; continue to stir occasionally, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until oats are desired firmness and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
3. Spoon oatmeal into serving bowls; sprinkle with dried brown sugar and using a mini torch, melt the sugar until it forms a golden crust.
4. Alternatively, pour the oatmeal into a casserole dish and use the broiler to melt the sugar, about 2 minutes.
5. Garnish with apple and pear chips and maple syrup.

brown sugar, milk, water, oats, salt, apple, pear half, maple syrup

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bruleed-irish-oatmeal-74087 (may not work)