The ultimate cinnamon apple pear oatmeal with a crunchy, streusel-like topping with crisp oats and walnuts. An extra special oatmeal that’s delicious fresh or a perfect option to make ahead for the week.
Reduce the heat to low and place a lid on the saucepan.
Let cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until the oats are cooked and very creamy.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and set out a small baking tray.
In a medium bowl, add the old fashioned oats, brown sugar, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, and raw walnuts. Mix, using your fingers or a fork to break the butter into pea-sized pieces.
Spread the oat and walnut mixture onto the baking tray. Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and stir to reincorporate any melted butter.
Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring again if necessary to incorporate any melted butter. Remove from the oven once crisp, keeping in mind it will continue to crisp up while it cools.
Set aside until ready to plate.
Melt the unsalted butter in a large frying pan. Once melted, add the peeled and chopped apples to the pan, stirring to coat in the butter. Let saute for about 2 minutes.
Add the peeled and chopped pears and cinnamon. Stir to coat the pears in the butter and distribute the cinnamon throughout the fruits. Saute another 3 minutes.
Add the maple syrup, and stir to incorporate. Let saute another 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so to ensure the syrup doesn’t burn in the bottom of the pan,, until the pears and apples are softened and the syrup has thickened. Remove from the heat and begin assembling.
Spoon half of the sauteed spiced pears and apples into the oatmeal. Stir to incorporate.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls. Top with the remaining sauteed pears and apples.
Top with the crunchy walnut topping, serve, and enjoy!