Porridge

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

4 1/2 c Water
1 1/2 c Oatmeal; * see note
1/2 c Dried fruit (raisins apples apricots
1 ds Ground nutmeg
1 ds Ground mace
1 ds Ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Recipe by: McDougall Bring water and fruit to a boil. Slowly add cereal to boiling water while stirring. Reduce heat to low cook stirring frequently 15 to 30 minutes. The longer the ingredients cook the softer they will be. The porridge should be like a thick soup. Do not add milk at the table. HELPFUL HINTS: Most health food stores sell many kinds of whole grain cereals. Follow directions on package but increase the amount of water by 1/2 cup for every two servings. For added flavor add a sprinkle of nutmeg mace cinnamon or any combination of these. From the collection of Sue Smith S.Smith34 Uploaded June 16 1994