Crockpot Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal

~This recipe is super easy and the oatmeal is a treat to wake up to in the morning. I like to play with a variety of ingredients to create different flavors.

Some of my favorites include:
Bananas, Cinnamon, and Brown Sugar
Blueberries and Cream
Strawberries and Cream
Cinnamon and Rasin with Brown Sugar
Orange Cranberry
Peaches and Cream
Gingered Peach

Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot Recipe
by papergoddess
3-4 servings
time to make 6¼ hours 5 min prep
1 cup steel cut oats (DO NOT substitute old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats)
4 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots, dates) (optional)
Serve with
milk, to taste
sugar, to taste
cinnamon, to taste
maple syrup, to taste

1. Place all ingredients in a 2 quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.
3. It might form a "crust" around the outside. Just scrape it down with a spoon and stir it inches.

The original recipe may be found here:
http://www.recipezaar.com/101101