Irish Oatmeal Brulee With Dried Fruit And Maple Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 star anise
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 small strip (1/2 by 1 1/2 inches) orange zest
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
• ¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped dried figs
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped walnuts
• 4 tablespoons sugar

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    493 calories; 28 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 39 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 81 milligrams cholesterol; 101 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Place oats in a bowl, and cover with water by 2 inches. Cover bowl, and let stand overnight.
2. In a small saucepan, combine cream, star anise, cinnamon stick and orange zest. Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove spices and orange. Whisk maple syrup into cream, increase heat to medium-high and simmer until mixture thickens enough to coat back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, drain oats and place them in a saucepan with 3 1/4 cups water. Simmer over medium heat until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt.
4. Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine dried fruit and nuts. Divide half the oatmeal among four broiler-proof bowls or large ramekins, then top with fruits and nuts. Cover with remaining oatmeal, and smooth tops. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each, and place under broiler. Broil until sugar caramelizes and forms a crust, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully so sugar doesn’t burn. Serve immediately with maple cream.