Peach Baked Muesli

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You know the reaction. The one you get when you’re out for breakfast and you order oatmeal….. the nose scrunched, shocked stare from across the table. And then the slew of questions — “are you sure you don’t want the eggs benedict? or how about french toast? are you trying to eat healthy? that’s so boring.” This probably coming from the person who was served super sweet maple brown sugar instant oatmeal packets as a kid, with the gummiest texture, that got even worse as they sat with one hand on their head, the other holding the spoon, defying to eat it.

But really, oats are one of my favorite things to eat. Naturally a little sweet and nutty, versatile, full of whole grain power, cheap, cozy, and satisfying.

What is Muesli?

Muesli is made of oats and accompaniments, sort of like an un-baked, raw granola. It originated in Switzerland and is quite popular around Europe, but I’m seeing it much more often in the US these days. Comprised of dry, rolled oats and sometimes other grains, nuts and seeds, maybe flaked coconut, warm spices, and dried fruit, muesli is like the chex mix of oatmeal. And I love it.

Making Baked Muesli

Cold, soaked muesli is great in the summertime, and keeps the ingredients in their purest form. But I also like to make it warm via a breakfast bake, and change the fruit that sinks into its top as the seasons change. And during the summer, it changes nearly weekly, as the peak season for each fruit comes and go quickly. In July, it was cherries and blueberries, in August, this Peach Baked Muesli, taking advantage of the stone fruit gold mine.

It’s quite easy and memorable, one you probably won’t even need the recipe for once you make it a few times. Muesli, milk, butter, a little bit of maple syrup, and one egg. The liquids are whisked to wet the dry mixture, and layered with fruit and pecans in a large pan.

At first you’ll think there is way too much liquid, but it has a purpose, softening the oats and accompaniments in the muesli, and keep it moist throughout the baking process.

I can’t get over the intoxicating smell as this baked museli is in the oven…. the cinnamon and nutmeg mingling with the fruit, and the pecans toasting away. It comes out tender and sliceable, full of flavor despite the simplicity. And perhaps the biggest benefit is that it makes a large batch, perfect for baking on  Sunday and eating throughout the week, warm or cold.

Sometimes I top the squares with a dollop of yogurt, but always, always a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a splash of cream. 

More Peach Recipes:

• 3-Ingredient Baked Peaches
• Roasted Tomato Peach Salsa Canning Recipe
• Summer Squash Peach Kisses

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Peach Baked Muesli

A delicious pan of baked muesli with pecans, cinnamon, and juicy ripe peaches. Similar to baked oatmeal, but with more flavor! You change the fruit that sinks into its top as the seasons change. 

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Prep Time :10 minutes minutes

Cook Time :40 minutes minutes

Total Time :50 minutes minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Amanda Paa

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry muesli comprised of oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and spices
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if your muesli doesn’t already have it
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 to 3 peaches medium sized, unpeeled and thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup pecans coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk together the maple syrup half and half, milk, egg. Pour this into the bowl with dry ingredients, and stir to coat and combine.
• Grease the bottom and sides of a high lipped casserole pan, approximately 7×11. Spread half of the oat mixture into the bottom, then top with half the peaches and half the pecans. Scoop the remaining oat mixture onto the top and evenly disperse to cover the peaches. It is okay to leave the liquid in the bowl, you’ll use it.
• Then top with pecans and remaining peaches, putting in a pattern if you like. Then pour the liquid left in the bowl evenly over everything. Drizzle melted butter over top.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and top is browned. Cut into squares and serve with a drizzle of cream or yogurt, and maple syrup.