Ingredients

3 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup fresh or dried apple
1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

In medium saucepan, bring juice, cinnamon and salt to a boil; stir in oats, apple and syrup. Return to a boil; reduce heat. Cook for 1 minute for quick oats or 5 minutes for old-fashioned oats, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts, if desired.

For microwave: Combine all ingredients except nuts in 3-quart microwaveable bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 6-7 minutes for quick oats or 9-10 minutes for old-fashioned oats; or until most juice is absorbed; stir. Add nuts if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Each serving contains 260 calories (18 calories from fat), 2 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate.