It’s apple season, which means we have a bucket full of apples that we picked from a farm last week and we still haven’t done anything with them.

Early this week I made my son a quick oatmeal breakfast with apples and he gobbled it all up. I’ve been making it nearly every day since. I eyeballed all the ingredients, but here’s my closest approximation.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Raisin Maple Oatmeal

Serves 1-2

• 1 small apple, cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup quick oats
• 2/3 cup water
• pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• cream

Directions:

Place apples, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a pan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft – about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the oatmeal, water, salt and raisins in a bowl. Place on a plate (in case of spill over) and microwave for 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

When oatmeal is done, add the apple mixture, maple syrup and top with cream.