Vanilla-pear Breakfast Oatmeal

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can del monte® canned pears in heavy syrup or del monte® lite sliced pears
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup fresh red raspberries
• brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 18 mins


• drain canned pears, reserving syrup. chop the pear slices. bring water, drained syrup from canned pears and salt to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. stir in oats; reduce heat. cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. remove pan from heat.
• stir in almonds, cinnamon and vanilla. cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to reach desired consistency.
• to serve, top each serving with chopped canned pears and raspberries. sprinkle with brown sugar.