Oatmeal Brulee With Ginger Cream

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3/4-inch diameter)
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
• 1/4 cup sugar

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, ginger, cinnamon stick and orange zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; strain and discard solids. Stir in syrup and nutmeg.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in the oats, apricots, cherries and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar and 1/4 cup ginger cream. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
3. Grease four 10-oz. broiler-safe ramekins with butter; place on a
4. . Divide raspberries among ramekins. Spoon oatmeal over raspberries; sprinkle evenly with sugar. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve with remaining ginger cream.

heavy whipping cream, gingerroot, cinnamon, orange zest, maple syrup, ground nutmeg, water, oldfashioned oats, apricots, dried cherries, salt, brown sugar, butter, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/oatmeal-brulee-with-ginger-cream/ (may not work)