Creamy Apple Oatmeal

 
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups rolled oats  
1/2 tsp salt
1 apple, chopped                    
1/4 cup raisins            
1/2 tsp cinnamon                    
brown sugar
milk or cream
 
Bring water, milk and salt just to boiling; add oats. Cook on medium heat for 2 1/2-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add apple, raisins and cinnamon. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with brown sugar and milk or cream, if desired.
 
Our children all learned to love oatmeal with this recipe!