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    Home Ā» Recipes Ā» Breakfast Ā» Pear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

    LAST UPDATED: November 18, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 16, 2014 By Toni Dash 15 Comments

    Pear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

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    Pear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

    Fall is here and though we in Colorado are ping-ponging between our first snow last week back to the mid 80’s this week, the season for comfort food has arrived!

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    I love incorporating seasonal ingredients in classic dishes to give them a twist. Weekday morning breakfasts can be a bit lack luster I find, and perfect candidates for a bit of seasonal tszujing up. Oatmeal for me definitely falls in the comfort food genre; probably more from the childhood nostalgia of it than the actual flavor……since by itself there isn’t any, right?

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    As I was cooking up the breakfast I’m sharing today I had an unexpected flashback to my childhood remembering a bowl of simple oatmeal served with a pat of butter, sprinkle of brown sugar and a bit of milk that forms a moat around the edge of the oats. There may have been a dash of cinnamon in there too. I think we always had it that way and I loved it!

    Pear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

    As an adult however I tend to use a few tricks I learned in college that allow more natural flavors to come through. If you like fruit in your oatmeal, add it when the water is coming to a boil before you add the oats. It’s perfect for firmer fruits such as apples or pears, as well as for reconstituting raisins to make them plump and soft. Adding the fruit when the water is coming to a boil allows the fruits to be soft when the oatmeal is done and release fruit sugar into the water making the oatmeal sweeter naturally.

    Candied Maple Pecans

    This oatmeal celebrates autumn with pear, crystallized ginger, golden raisins and pumpkin pie spice. Lightly sweet, it is a filling dish with a naturally sweet flavor (but always could take a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you are so inclined)! I personally love multiple textures in my dishes so added Candied Maple Pecans chopped up as a topping. The pecans are a fantastic stand alone for snacking, on salads, desserts and are whipped up in about 30 minutes. Two recipes that are great together to kick off your fall mornings!

    ear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

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    Cooler temperatures beg a heartier breakfast and there is nothing that warms the stomach in the morning than oatmeal. This version is perked up with fresh pear, crystallized ginger, golden raisins and spices leaving it flavorful but not overly sweetened. Honey or maple syrup can be drizzled on for additional sweetening if desired. This is really two separate recipes that do well together though the Candied Maple Pecans stand alone for fall snacking, adding to salads or cereals and don't stay around long!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings of Pear-Ginger Oatmeal and 2 cups candied Maple Pecans
    Calories: 534kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Candied Maple Pecans:

    • 2 cups Pecan Halves
    • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter , melted
    • ½ teaspoon ground Cinnamon

    Ingredients for Pear-Ginger Oatmeal:

    • 2 ¼ cups Water
    • 1 medium-large ripe Pear , cored and chopped into small pieces
    • 2 teaspoons Crystallized Ginger , diced
    • ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ cup Golden Raisins
    • 1 cup Rolled Oats (gluten-free or regular) Do not use Instant Oats

    Instructions

    Instructions for Candied Maple Pecans:

    • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place parchment paper on a large baking sheet and place pecans on it. Bake in heated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
    • Remove from oven, set aside to cool slightly and prepare coating.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine the maple syrup, salt, butter and cinnamon and whisk until combined and thickened. Add the pecans and using a mixing spoon fully coat the pecans. Spoon back onto the baking sheet along with any remaining coating.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove tray and allow pecans to cool fully (coating will harden as they cool). Chop and sprinkle on the top of oatmeal servings!

    Instructions for Pear-Ginger Oatmeal:

    • In medium saucepan combine the water, pear, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and raisins; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Add the rolled oats, stir to fully combine. Allow to simmer until reaching the desired texture; 10-20 minutes. Add lid, remove from heat for 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Pear-Ginger Oatmeal with Candied Maple Pecans

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder LocavoreĀ®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 20, 2014 at 12:31 am

      Never had a pear and ginger flavoured oatmeal before.. definitely thinking I have missed out on something seriously delicious. I must recreate the recipe!

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    2. Kristy @ She Eats says

      September 19, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      Oh Toni. Be still my beating heart and FEED ME THIS. Seriously – comfy oatmeal with seasonal fruit and sweet nuts (like pecans which happen to be my favourite btw) is all good by me. Even more so than pancakes. Now that’s saying something.

      Reply
    3. Julie says

      September 16, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      This looks perfect for fall and the cooler weather we’ve been having!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        September 16, 2014 at 4:55 pm

        I agree Julie but sadly it’s now 90 here (after our first snow last week). Hoping for a happier medium very soon!

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        • Julie says

          September 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm

          5 stars
          Yikes, that’s a big flux!

        • Toni Dash says

          September 16, 2014 at 8:15 pm

          No kidding, right? Parkas one day with the heat cranked and the summer gear the next back to air conditioning. Such is the manic seasonal changes of Colorado!

    4. Letty says

      September 16, 2014 at 9:35 am

      I always put maple syrup in my oatmeal–and some nuts. I love how you combined the two for me!

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 16, 2014 at 4:55 pm

        Perfect! I think you’ll find the nuts irresistible too Letty. I have to hide them….from myself.

        Reply
    5. Christie - Food Done Light says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:49 am

      I love the tip about putting the fruit in the bowl while the water bowls. I have to try that. I usually cook my oatmeal in the microwave but like your method better. The flavors are perfect for us.

      Reply
    6. Jodee Weiland says

      September 16, 2014 at 7:49 am

      This looks so delicious and healthy as well…what a great combination! I love pecans and pears, so combine them with oatmeal and for me, that’s a perfect breakfast. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. steph@stephsbitebybite says

      September 16, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Oh this is my kind of oatmeal!!

      Reply
    8. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

      September 16, 2014 at 6:41 am

      This is my kind of breakfast, especially with the cooler temepratures.

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    9. Beth @ The First Year says

      September 16, 2014 at 6:10 am

      Toni! We must have similar tastes because I wrote about a maple glazed pear oatmeal last week! I love the combo of pears in oatmeal, and the candied pecans.. oh yummm!!

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 16, 2014 at 6:13 am

        You did?! I missed that Beth and now will go look. It’s funny how our tastes turn with the chill of fall isn’t it?

        Reply
    10. DessertForTwo says

      September 16, 2014 at 5:58 am

      Now THIS is what gets me out of bed šŸ™‚

      Reply

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