Oatmeal with Apples, Pecans & Cinnamon Recipe

Heat oven to 400°F. Place thepecans on a rimmed baking sheet androast until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes; chop.

Bring 21⁄2 cups of water to a boilin a medium saucepan. Add a pinch ofsalt and stir in the oats. Reduce heat andsimmer, stirring occasionally, until theoats begin to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the apple and cook, stirringoccasionally, until the apple is just tenderand the oatmeal has thickened, 1 to 2minutes more.

Sprinkle with the pecans, brownsugar and cinnamon before serving.