My Perfect Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• fresh fruit (optional) or dried fruit, chocolate chips (optional) or nuts, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is creamy and a little thinner than you like it (about ten minutes, give or take).

3. 3

   Cool for a few minutes and serve topped with fresh or dried fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts.