FOR THE PORRIDGE
150g Rolled oats
500 ml Semi-skimmed milk
500 ml Water
FOR THE TOPPING
Large knob Unsalted butter
3 Eating apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
2 tbspns Clarks Maple Syrup
1 tspn Ground cinnamon
To serve Clarks Maple Syrup
Place the butter in a non- stick medium frying pan and gently heat until the butter has melted.
Add the apples and cinnamon and cook over a low heat for 6 – 8 minutes until the apples are beginning to soften.
Add the Maple Syrup and cook for 1 – 2 minutes until the apples are soft but still maintain their shape
Meanwhile combine the oats, milk and water in a medium saucepan. Stir well and place over a high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Turn the heat down and stir continuously for 4 -5 minutes until the thick and smooth.
Divide the porridge between 4 warm bowls.
Top the porridge with the maple syrup apple mixture and serve with Clarks Maple Syrup
NOTE
To cook the porridge in the microwave – place 40 g rolled oats in non metallic bowl. Add 285 of milk and water combined. Heat on full power for 1 minute. Stir and cook for a further 1 minute. Leave to stand for 30 seconds before serving.