Sweet Pear Oatmeal (1 serving) 1/2 cup quick-instant oats dash salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 small ripe pear Cut pear into small pieces. Combine oats, salt, milk, and water into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1.5 minutes (or longer, depending on microwave speed). Remove, and add cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. Microwave for an additional minute, stirring at 30-second intervals, until thickened as desired. Add pear, and stir until blended well. Use more maple syrup (up to 1 tablespoon) if you want the oatmeal to taste sweeter. Mr Breakfast would like to thank Anonymous Breakfast Lover for this recipe. Recipe number 3253. Submitted 2/15/2015.