Maple Apple Oatmeal (4 servings) 3 cups apple juice 1 and 1/2 cups old fashioned oats 1/2 cup chopped fresh or dried apple 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) In a medium saucepan, bring the apple juice to a boil. Add the oats, apples, syrup and spices and allow mixture to return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes - stirring occasionally - until most of the juice is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in nuts if desired. Allow oatmeal to set 5 minutes before serving. You can use water instead of apple juice or a mixture of the two. But the juice gives this oatmeal an overall apple flavor I think you'll like. Enjoy! Mr Breakfast would like to thank kidpancake for this recipe. Recipe number 2191. Submitted 10/18/2007.