Steel cut oats, sometimes called Irish oats, are groats that have been cut into smaller pieces. Because they go through relatively little processing, they retain more of their flavour, nutritional value, and texture. However, this also gives them a longer cooking time than rolled and quick oats.
Recipe: Pineapple-Ginger Brown Sugar Crisp
Ingredients: Organic steel cut oats
Product Status: Certified Organic
Organic Certifying Body: Pro-Cert
Country of Origin: Canada
Allergen Information: This product may contain wheat and gluten.
RECIPE: Pineapple-Ginger Brown Sugar Crisp
Ingredients:
1/2 C packed dark brown sugar
1/2 C unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 C steel cut oats
1/4 C unsalted butter into1/4-inch pieces
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
1 large fresh pineapple (about 4-1/4 lb.), peeled, cored, cut lengthwise into eighths, then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbl fresh lime juice
1 Tbl finely grated fresh ginger
1 Tbl cornstarch
Instructions:
Position a rack in the centre of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.
Combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, butter, nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, rub in the butter until it’s about the size of small peas and the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly breadcrumbs; it should hold together when squeezed. Refrigerate, uncovered, while you make the filling.
Put the pineapple in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, ginger, and a pinch of salt and whisk to blend. Stir the lime mixture into the pineapple. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the pineapple and stir again.
Transfer the pineapple to a 9-inch square baking dish and sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the fruit is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden-brown and crisp, about 15 minutes more. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Stove Top
Bring 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil then add 1 cup Steel Cut Oats.
Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook 10 – 20 minutes (depending on how chewy you like your cereal). Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat and let stand covered for a couple of minutes.
Yields about 3 cups.
