Caramelised Pear & Vanilla Chai Spiced Oats

CARAMELISED PEAR & VANILLA CHAI SPICED OATS

A recipe from Chef Tom Walton and Califia Farms

"These comforting Caramelised Pear & Vanilla Chai Spiced Oats will have you jumping out of bed in the morning … or get someone else to whip them up and stay under covers! Califia's Vanilla Oat Milk keeps them super delicious, creamy & plant-based," says Tom Walton.

 
Serves 4
Ingredients  

Homemade chai spice
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground cardamom
½ tbsp ground ginger
½ tbsp ground nutmeg
½ tbsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground clove

2 Packham or bosc pears, cut into 6ths or 8ths, core removed
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 ½ tbsp chai spice

Method
1. First make the chai spice mix by combining the ingredients together well and store in a jar –
Makes extra so use for a delicious chai latte with more Califia Farms Vanilla Oat Milk later on.

2. Place a medium frying pan over a medium/high then and add the coconut oil, 2 tbsp of maple and the pears.
3. Cook, tossing gently until they begin to caramelise then add the cinnamon and toss through. You're looking for softened pears slices and a deep golden caramel. Transfer to a plate.
4. Combine the oats, 1 ½ tbsp of chai spices, remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup and ¾ of the Vanilla Oat Milk in a medium saucepan and cook over a medium/high heat, stirring often for 5 minutes.

5. Gradually add more milk as it cooks to create a creamy consistency of the oats. This
will take about 15 minutes and you don't want it too stiff. You can add a little water if needed.
6. Serve the oats topped with the caramelised pears, any caramel sauce and crushed macadamia nuts. Dive in and enjoy the day!

Tom Walton is a chef and cookbook author with a flair for innovative and delicious family friendly food that's also simple to make. Follow his Instagram here: @cheftomwalton. For more details on Califia Farms visit: califiafarms.com.au or head to @califiafarmau