Irish Oatmeal Brulee

By tbarg

TOH

Ingredients

• 8 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups steel-cut oats
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 orange peel strip
• Dash salt
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• Buttermilk, optional
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a lg heavy saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Add the oats, cinnamon, orange peel and salt. Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon and orange peel. Stir in the cranberries, raisins, syrup and a small amount of buttermilk if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes.
Transfer to eight ungreased 6 oz ramekins. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 8in from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve immediately.