Oatmeal with Pineapple and Golden Raisins

5 cups water
1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats (1/2 pound)
1 cup finely diced pineapple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon 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.


Source:
"(F&W Annual 2003)"