Apple Butter Oatmeal (1 serving) 1/2 cup quick oats 1 cup water dash salt 1/4 teaspoon almond extract apple butter (to taste) Put oats, salt, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for approximately 1.5 minutes. Add almond extract, and a couple heaping spoonfuls of apple butter. Microwave for additional 15 second intervals until thickened as desired. Use a generous amount of apple butter. Otherwise, you'll be able to smell it but not taste it! Mr Breakfast would like to thank Anonymous Breakfast Lover for this recipe. Recipe number 3249. Submitted 12/7/2014.