Cinnamon-Pear Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts

 

1

can (15 oz) pear halves in juice

2

cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/3

cup chopped walnuts, toasted*

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1

cup fat-free (skim) milk

• 1 Drain pears, reserving juice in 4-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to juice to measure 3 1/2 cups liquid. Chop pears; set aside.
• 2 In 2-quart saucepan, heat juice mixture to boiling. Stir in oats, cinnamon and salt. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes for old-fashioned oats (about 1 minute for quick-cooking oats), stirring occasionally. Gently stir in chopped pears.
• 3 Spoon oatmeal into serving bowls. Top with walnuts, brown sugar and milk.