Name: Fruity Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 2 cup milk; 2 teaspoon regular (not instant) rolled oats; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted prunes; Ground cinnamon, to taste; 2 apples or firm pears, shredded; Milk or cream, warmed, for serving; Brown sugar, for serving

Fruity Oatmeal

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons regular (not instant) rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted prunes
Ground cinnamon, to taste
2 apples or firm pears, shredded
Milk or cream, warmed, for serving
Brown sugar, for serving

Instructions

In a heavy saucepan, combine water, milk, oats and salt and place over a medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in the prunes or raisins, apples or pears, and cinnamon and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes more or until tender.
Spoon into bowls. Pass milk or cream and sugar at the table.