Apple, Cinnamon & Walnut Oatmeal

• 2 tablespoons butter (preferably unsalted)
• 1 large apple, diced (Granny Smith works great)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cups water (*)
• 2 cups organic rolled oats (*)
• cinnamon, to taste
• sugar

1. *Note:Oatmeal ingredients and cooking instructions based off my favorite brand of rolled oats and may vary from your own; I recommend following your own brand's directions to make 4 servings.
2. Over medium heat, melt butter in skillet.
3. Add apples and walnuts and saute for a couple of minutes, then add pumpkin pie seasoning and cinnamon.
4. Continue to saute for another minute, stirring continuously.
5. Once apples have softened a bit, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water.
6. Continue to saute for a few more minutes, until apples are"al dente".
7. Remove from heat.
8. Bring 4 cups water to a boil, add oats.
9. Cook for 10-20 minutes over medium heat, depending on your desired thickness.
10. When oatmeal is about 80% of your desired thickness, add apple mixture and mix in well.
11. Add cinnamon and sugar to taste.
12. Remove from heat and let stand until it reaches your desired consistency.
13. Serve with a little bit of your favorite milk.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-cinnamon-walnut-oatmeal-109886 (may not work)