APPLE, CINNAMON & WALNUT OATMEAL

Apple, Cinnamon & Walnut Oatmeal image

Provided by bastet

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter (preferably unsalted)
1 large apple, diced (Granny Smith works great)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 cups water (*)
2 cups organic rolled oats (*)
cinnamon, to taste
sugar

Steps:

*Note:Oatmeal ingredients and cooking instructions based off my favorite brand of rolled oats and may vary from your own; I recommend following your own brand's directions to make 4 servings.
Over medium heat, melt butter in skillet.
Add apples and walnuts and sauté for a couple of minutes, then add pumpkin pie seasoning and cinnamon.
Continue to sauté for another minute, stirring continuously.
Once apples have softened a bit, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water.
Continue to sauté for a few more minutes, until apples are"al dente".
Remove from heat.
Bring 4 cups water to a boil, add oats.
Cook for 10-20 minutes over medium heat, depending on your desired thickness.
When oatmeal is about 80% of your desired thickness, add apple mixture and mix in well.
Add cinnamon and sugar to taste.
Remove from heat and let stand until it reaches your desired consistency.
Serve with a little bit of your favorite milk.