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Carmelized Oat Topping

A crispy caramelized oat topping that can be used in many different ways

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • Generous pinch of salt
  • 1 cup of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Combine butter, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Melt butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in oats. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread out with a spatula
  • Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes. Stir oats, then continue to bake for an additional 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Watch closely towards end of cooking time so they don't burn.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Notes

Adapted from The Tough Cookie