Irish oatmeal with dried fruit & honey - ma

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Apple cider or juice
1 Cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Irish oatmeal
5 ounces Dried peach, apricot, and pear halves in any combination, cut into 3/8 inch dice (about 1 C)
Honey or dark-brown sugar
½ cup Low-fat milk, warmed

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 C water, the apple cider, cinnamon stick, and salt to a boil. Add oatmeal, stir until smooth, and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.

2. Remove saucepan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and stir in all but about ¼ C of the dried fruit.

3. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls and top with honey, if desired.

Garnish with remaining fruit; serve with warm milk.

Martha Stewart Living/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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