Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal

Directions

1. 1
   In a small pot that has a tight fitting lid, melt the butter over medium-high heat and stir in the steel cut oats.
2. 2
   Stirring, brown the oats until you smell a nutty aroma coming from the pot.
3. 3
   Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir to fully incorporate the browned oats.
4. 4
   Stir in the dried apple bits and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
5. 5
   Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   When 30 minutes is up, stir in the remaining ingredients, slowly and remove from the heat.
7. 7
   (NOTE: Depending on the kind of pot you use, there may be some bits baked to the bottom of the pan.
8. 8
   These taste good and should be scraped up with a spoon and mixed in with the rest of the dish.
9. 9
   ).
10. 10
    Serve hot.