Spiced Oatmeal With Candied Almonds

• For the candied almonds (makes 2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups sliced or slivered almonds
• Pinch of Spice Islands ground Saigon cinnamon
• Grind of Spice Islands sea salt
• For the oatmeal
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of Spice Islands ground Saigon cinnamon
• A few swipes of freshly grated Spice Islands nutmeg
• 1/4 cup mixed Spice Islands crystallized ginger and dried fruits (such as cherries, raisins, or diced apricots)

1. To make the almonds:
2. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F.
3. In a skillet, heat the water and sugar to a boil.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds and cinnamon, until well-coated. Spread the nuts on a non-stick baking sheet (or one lined with silicone baking mat) and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring several times during baking, until they're golden brown. Let cool completely.
6. To make the oatmeal:
7. In a small saucepan, combine the water, oats, salt, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, candied ginger, and dried fruit.
8. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until most of the water is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for about ten minutes.
10. To serve, top with almonds, maple syrup and a small pat of salted butter.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-oatmeal-with-candied-almonds (may not work)