Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Apple cider or juice
   1                    Cinnamon stick
     1/4   t            Salt
   1       c            Irish oatmeal
   5       oz           Dried peach, apricot, and
                        -pear halves in any
                        -combination, cut into 3/8
                        -inch dice (about 1 C)
                        Honey or dark-brown sugar
     1/2   c            Low-fat milk, warmed

Preparation:

1. In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 C water, the apple cider, cinnamon stick, and salt to a boil. Add oatmeal, stir until smooth, and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. 2. Remove saucepan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and stir in all but about 1/4 C of the dried fruit. 3. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls and top with honey, if desired. Garnish with remaining fruit; serve with warm milk.