Ingredients
8 cups 2% milk2 cups steel-cut oats1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 orange peel strip (1 to 3 inches)Dash salt3/4 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup maple syrupButtermilk, optional1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Preparation
In a large heavy saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Add the oats, cinnamon, orange peel and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until thick and creamy, about for 30 minutes, 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 8 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat until sugar is caramelized, 4-7 minutes. Serve immediately.
