Crock Pot Pears And Oatmeal Recipe

Start your day with this unbelievably delicious and easy Crock Pot Pear & Oatmeal recipe! Sweet pears perfectly complement hearty steel-cut oats in this slow-cooked breakfast sensation. Imagine warm, spiced pears bursting with flavor, nestled in a creamy bed of oatmeal – a game-changer even for oatmeal skeptics! Apples can be substituted for pears, and you can even add homemade granola for extra crunch. This recipe is optimized for smaller crock pots (avoid large 6-quart models), and easily halves for individual servings in mini crock pots. Get ready for a flavorful and unforgettable breakfast experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 749.8 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Pears And Oatmeal

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How to Make Crock Pot Pears And Oatmeal

  1. Preheat your crock-pot to low.
  2. Cut 4 medium pears in half and core them; leave the skin on.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup raisins or craisins, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Fill each pear half generously with the oat mixture.
  5. Arrange the stuffed pear halves in your crock-pot, layering if necessary. Sprinkle any remaining oat mixture over the top.
  6. Pour 1 cup apple juice over the pears.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pears are tender and the oats are cooked through.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  9. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

293g

Fat

78g

Carbs

37g