Mes amis, today we are celebrating our last day of Messidor with oatmeal! I love, love, love oatmeal and I love the way that Baker Miller makes and prepares their oatmeal. I have attempted an homage to their oatmeal here, but nothing beats the real thing.

Oatmeal with Pecans and Cherries 

1 cup oats

2 tbs butter

1/2 tsp salt

chopped pecans

cherry jam or candied cherries

heavy cream

brown sugar or sugar in the raw

clotted cream or thick, plain yogurt

First, boil two cups of water in a small pan along with the salt and the butter. When the water starts to boil, add in the oatmeal slowly (so it doesn’t clump) and whisk briskly. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for as long as needed. 15 – 20 minutes. If I remember, I will prepare the oatmeal up until the simmer, then remove from the heat and cover and leave it overnight for delicious morning oatmeal.

Now, I am not 100% certain exactly how Baker Miller prepares their oatmeal, so this is my best guess: portion out about a half cup of oatmeal into a bowl, pour some cream around the edges and add in the chopped pecans. On top, place a dollop of cherry jam or candied cherries along with the clotted cream or yogurt. Sprinkle some sugar over all of it and enjoy!