Mid-Winter Spiced Porridge for a Crowd
INGREDIENTS
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Makes about eight 1-cup servings; recipe can be doubled
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2 cups steel-cut oats
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8 cups water
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup chopped apricots
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1/2 cup chopped dates
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1/2 cup chopped figs or raisins
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1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ginger
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon cloves
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 vanilla bean, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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zest of 1 orange
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Toppings: chopped roasted nuts, jam, fresh fruit, more dried fruit, milk, yogurt, leftover eggnog
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