Ingredients
1 apple, such as Empire or Braeburn, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons water
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups water
Chopped toasted pecans, for serving
Preparation
In a saucepan, heat apple, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and 3 tablespoons water over medium-high until simmering. Cover and cook until apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup apple mixture for garnish.
Add oats and 2 cups water to saucepan with remaining apple mixture and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until oats are creamy, about 5 minutes.
Serve with reserved apple mixture, pecans, and more maple syrup, if desired.
