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Dried Cherry-and-Pecan Oatmeal

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, May 2005






List of Ingredients



• 3 cups water
  
• 3 cups fat-free milk
  
• 2 cups whole oats (not instant)
  
• 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 5 Tbsp brown sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp butter
  
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped pecans, toasted
  






Instructions



1. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 4 tablespoons brown sugar and next 3 ingredients.
   
   
2. Spoon 1 cup oatmeal in each of 6 bowls. Sprinkle evenly with pecans and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.