Oatmeal with Pineapple & Golden Raisins

Copyright Food & Wine Annual 2003
6 servings

5 cups water
1-1/4 cups steel-cut oats (1/2 pound)
1 cup finely diced pineapple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Stir in the oats and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature until softened, at least four hours or overnight.

2. Add the pineapple, raisins and butter to the oats and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until thick and the oats are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the sugar and buttermilk and serve.