Porridge With Apricots & Toasted Almonds

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 12 cups water
• 1 cup traditional rolled oats
• 12 dried apricot halves, sliced
• 14 teaspoon mixed spice
• dark brown sugar, to serve
• ground cinnamon, to serve
• milk or soymilk, to serve

1. Toast the flaked almonds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until light golden.
2. Remove from the pan.
3. Combine the water, oats, apricots and mixed spice in the pan and bring to the boil over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy (see microwave tip).
5. Stir in the almonds, then spoon the porridge into serving bowls.
6. Sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon, and serve with milk or soy drink.

almonds, water, oats, apricot halves, mixed spice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/porridge-with-apricots-toasted-almonds-289403 (may not work)