I almost drove straight out of town, just to go-on and get-gone. Unfortunately, it’s hard to go-on and get-gone without looking dramatic and explaining at least a portion of your crazy brain. Sometimes the long-shower-learn-to-deal is easier to explain than the go-on and get-gone.
I almost drove straight out of town, but instead I took a shower.
I almost drove straight out of town. Just to go-on and get-gone. Instead I drove to Clemence’s house for chocolate croissants, doughnuts, and fig picking with Malcolm, Olivia, baby Xavy in his rocking chair… and a chicken.
Sometimes the get-gone is closer to home than you think. Sometimes you just need a wooden ladder, a fruiting tree, a lovely family, and a chicken in the street.
And oatmeal.
Let’s talk about oatmeal. Things are most lovely without the fuss.
Ripe figs are my dream.
Topping them with a drizzle of olive oil and brown sugar is just beyond.
They’re roasted in a hot oven while oatmeal is simmered on the stovetop.
Warm oatmeal. Extra almond milk. Extra extra brown sugar. Soft roasted figs. Mix and swoon.
We’re really just talking about the simplest of indulgences. Sweet, warm fruit over hearty , creamy granola. Use this as inspiration. You can really use any in season fruit that suits your fancy. Not long ago I made Roasted Strawberry Rice Pudding that nearly sent me over the edge.
Sometimes it’s just a humble dish that provides just the comfort and momentary escape you need. By ‘you’, I really mean ‘me’… I’m just talking about myself. You’re probably fine and just need oatmeal for oatmeal’s sake.
Brown Sugar Roasted Fig Oatmeal
serves 2
8 ripe figs, sliced in half
drizzle olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1 1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 cup almond milk (or cow’s milk or soy milk), plus more for topping
3 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping the granola)
Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place halved figs on baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Place in the oven and allow to roast until soft and bubbling, about 8 to 10 minutes. While the figs roast, make the oatmeal.
In medium saucepan, bring water to a simmer. Add oats and salt and stir. As oats begin to absorb water, add the almond milk. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until oats are cooked thought. Remove from heat. Remove figs from the oven.
To serve, place oatmeal in two bowls. Top with more milk, roasted figs, and brown sugar. Serve immediately.
liz
joy, you’re the bomb diggity!
Sariqui
Ummm!!!
I like it!!!
Edith
Ohhh Joy why do you do this to me???? As if I weren’t too addicted to oatmeal already….but no, you just come out with a way to make it even more heavenly!!
Yelle
Absolutely delicious sounding recipe. I want it now for breakfast!
Also, I love your writing style, it’s so dreamy.
Paulette
Figs, figs and more figs. I’m Italian and yes we love what you can do with figs. Now I know what I will have for breakfast. Thanks Paulette
Keisha
I love experimenting with oatmeal! Most people think oatmeal is so plain and boring but it doesn’t have to be. It can be a blank canvas..adding whatever flavors you love to create a warm comforting bowl of awesomeness!
Martine
I often just add chopped ripe figs to my oatmeal while it’s cooking…. yes the figs break down to be almost indistinguishable from the oatmeal, but the entire bowl is full of warm, rich gooey flavor from the figs. Just sayin’, in case you’re ever lazy and don’t want to roast the figs separately…
Charul @ Tadka Masala
I love roasted figs they look so cute and obviously the taste delicious.
PS: I am still not over those roasted jalapenos and cheese sandwich from the last post. YUMMM!
Rococo Girl
Figs + Oatmeal = My Heaven on Earth!!
Thanks for sharing
Carrie
Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy!!!!!
Seanna Lea
Fresh figs (when they aren’t the sad ones available at some places in Boston) are possibly my favorite fruit. I’ll have to pick some figs up when I get home and can shop at my favorite fruit store!
Pink Peppercorn and Paprika
there are few things in life as delicious as a fresh picked, tree ripened fig
Diane, A Broad
I read “fig picking” as something completely inappropriate. Sorry Joy.
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker
I hate oatmeal but tossing in a few brown sugar roasted figs might change my mind.
roz
Thank you Joy for this recipe for another wonderful way to enjoy fresh figs! I am preparing this oatmeal for tomorrow’s breakfast and posting it afterwards. I hope that you can stop by my blog where I’m giving you full credit for the recipe. Please let me know what you think!
Happy fig season!
Roz