Instructions

1. In a 6 Quart Crock Pot or larger place a 2-3 quart ceramic casserole dish that is at least 2” high.
2. Lightly spray the casserole dish.
3. Place the casserole dish inside the crock – be sure that there is at least a 1” gap all the way around the dish. If you do not have a dish that works you can use a large glass measuring cup (at least 8 cups. If you only have 4 cups, half the recipe).
4. In a large bowl add the oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon and gently mix.
5. Add in the apple chunks and toss to coat.
6. Empty the oat mixture into the casserole dish.
7. In a bowl mix together the apple cider and milk.
8. Pour the apple mixture over the oats and gently stir.
9. Fill the crock (but NOT the casserole dish) at ½ way up the side of your casserole dish.
10. Cover and set to low.
11. Cook for 7-8 hours.
12. *Note: – check the water level every couple of hours (just look through your lid – try not to remove it unless absolutely necessary) to ensure that it’s at around half-way through. You don’t want this to dry out otherwise your crock and or casserole dish could crack.
13. Remove the casserole dish using oven proof mitts (yes they will get wet) and spoon your oatmeal.
14. Top with optional warmed caramel and sea salt flakes.