Oatmeal breakfast with plum compote for a cold winter morning

Note: Make the plum compote at least the night before. Or just prepare a large amount of compote whenever you feel like it to get through the winter. This way you can spontaneously decide to make this breakfast any morning. Then it's done within 5 minutes and you'll be eager to start your day!

Recipe for: 2 large jars + 1 person oatmeal porridge
Preparation time: 45 minutes for the compote + 5 minutes for breakfast

Ingredients for the plum compote

500 g fresh plums, pitted and cut into quarters
150 g dried plums, pitted and cut into quarters
3 pieces of star anise
200 gr jelly sugar
cube of fresh ginger (cut into pieces 2 to 3 cm)
1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder)
50 ml of water
2 large jam jars (boil the jars and lids for a few minutes to sterilise)

Ingredients for the oatmeal porridge

60 grams oat flakes
200 ml milk of your choice

Get started for the plum compote

As mentioned above, first of all make sure that the jam jars are properly cleaned. Boil them for a few minutes in a pan of water. Then drain them upside down on a clean towel. -Homemade compote generally has a shorter shelf life than store-bought, but this way the jars (unopened) will last for about 3 months.-
Put all (dried and fresh) plums in a large pan. Add 50 ml of water, all the spices and the sugar. Gradually bring to a boil.
Let it simmer for about 15 minutes while stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Smooth out the largest plums with a spoon or fork.
When the substance has the desired thickness, pour the warm compote into the jars.
Tightly screw the lid onto the jar and turn it upside down to make it vacuum. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
In my opinion this compote is really delicious as a topping for my oatmeal porridge! Read on for this. Are you not a porridge lover? Of course this is also perfect as a topping for a tasty sandwich!

Get started for your oatmeal breakfast

Put the oatmeal in a pan, add your milk of choice and bring to the boil while stirring.
Let it cook slowly until the porridge has thickened.
Of course you can add things like seeds or nuts. But…. for the best taste sensation I recommend not adding too much but just enjoy the spoonful of plum compote on top!

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