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Fragrant Apricot Almond Porridge with Cinnamon

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Soft porridge with chopped apricots, almonds, and a hint of cinnamon.

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20 min410 kcal2 base servingsComfortingBudgetQuick
ContainsGluten, Milk, Tree nuts
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Focus ingredients: apricots, almonds, oats

Dietary fit: Vegetarian

Serving tip: Chop the apricots small so they soften quickly and spread through the bowl. For larger households, cook no more than 2 base servings in each set of the listed pans; use additional pans or repeat the complete batch. Extra sequential batches add the stated cooking time. Divide all listed ingredients between batches before starting.

Apricot Almond Porridge plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 110g rolled oats
  • 300ml milk
  • 60g dried apricots
  • 25g almonds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 470ml water

You'll also need

2l saucepan for each two-serving batch, spoon, knife, measuring jug

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Apricot Almond Porridge cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Prep the ingredients

    For more than 2 servings, first divide all ingredients into batches of no more than 2 servings. Listed amounts are totals; use each batch’s share when following the steps in its own set of pans. Finely chop the dried apricots and roughly chop the almonds. Reserve one-quarter of each for topping.

  2. Apricot Almond Porridge cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Mix the sauce

    Put all the oats, milk, water and cinnamon with the remaining three-quarters of the apricots into the saucepan. Bring gently to a simmer, stirring.

    1 min
  3. Apricot Almond Porridge cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Simmer the porridge

    Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and the porridge is spoonable. If still loose, simmer for another 1–2 minutes; it will also thicken as it stands.

    6 min
  4. Apricot Almond Porridge cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Bring it together

    Stir in the remaining three-quarters of the almonds for the final minute.

    1 min
  5. Apricot Almond Porridge cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Finish and serve

    Divide between the planned servings and top with all the reserved apricots and almonds. Serve immediately.