Maple Oatmeal with Dried Fruit

Name: Maple Oatmeal with Dried Fruit
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups milk or water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

This thick, hearty oatmeal from Carrie Sandblom of Concord, New Hampshire is the perfect chill-chaser on winter mornings. Curl up with a warm bowl of this comforting treat today.

Ingredients

3 cups milk or water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring milk and salt to a boil. Stir in oats; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cranberries, raisins, syrup and cinnamon.

Originally published as Dried Fruit & Maple Oatmeal in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008