semolina porridge with spiced winter fruit compote

What better way to start a winter morning than with some creamy, comforting porridge topped with fresh winter fruit. Semolina makes a delicious variation to oat porridge, is quicker to make and so creamy and smooth.

Serve topped with some warmed, spiced fruit compote, and a drizzle of fresh cream for an inexpensive yet very gourmet breakfast.

Serves: 2 – 3

Method

1. Combine water and milk in a saucepan. Whisk in semolina.
2. Bring to the boil, then simmer stirring for 2 – 4 minutes or until thickened. Let stand for 1 minute (it will continue to thicken as it cools).
3. Top with compote and a drizzle of cream.

If you prefer, you can sweeten the porridge with a little sugar or honey, although I find adding fruit makes it sweet enough.

Melissa Goodwin

Melissa Goodwin is a writer and the creator of Frugal and Thriving who has a passion for living frugally and encouraging people to thrive on any budget. The blog is nine years old and is almost like her eldest baby. Prior to being a blogger and mum (but not a mummy blogger), she worked as an accountant doing other people’s budgets, books and tax.