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Cozy Baked Oatmeal with Brown Butter Pears and Pecans

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A comforting baked oatmeal recipe featuring nutty brown butter, sweet pears, and crunchy pecans, perfect for cozy mornings and easy breakfast bliss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (160g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred, or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (Bartlett or Bosc)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g)
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (120g)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat by melting the 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Stir constantly as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges. Toss the slices with the brown sugar (if using) and half of the chopped pecans. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to blend evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the browned butter including any browned bits.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. The mixture will be thick but pourable.
  7. Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the pear and pecan mixture over the oats, pressing gently. Pour the remaining oat mixture on top, then finish with the remaining pear and pecan topping.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but still slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean but moist.
  9. Let the baked oatmeal cool for about 10 minutes before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.

Notes

Brown butter carefully by stirring constantly to avoid burning. Use ripe but firm pears to prevent sogginess. Pat pears dry if too juicy. Toast pecans lightly before chopping for enhanced flavor. Do not overbake to keep oatmeal moist. Mix wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid dense texture. Can substitute pears with apples or other fruits. Vegan version uses plant milk, flax egg, and coconut oil browned gently.

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Keywords: baked oatmeal, brown butter, pears, pecans, cozy breakfast, easy recipe, healthy breakfast, gluten-free option, vegan adaptation

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