Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium apple cored and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons honey adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup old-fashioned or rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts optional
- Splash of milk optional, for serving
- Fresh fruit for topping, optional
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced apple, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the apples begin to soften.
- Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the oats; then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
- If using, stir in the chopped walnuts. Remove the pan from heat and serve immediately with a splash of milk if desired. Top with optional fresh apple slices or other fruit.
