Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal

Step 1

Place first 8 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Stir in water, juice and syrup.

Step 2

Cook, covered, on low until thickened and cereal is tender, 6-7 hours. If desired, top with walnuts.

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• 2 cups seven-grain hot cereal

• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped

• 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1/4 cup chopped dates

• 1/4 cup raisins

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 5 cups water

• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• Chopped walnuts, optional