Oatmeal with Fruit

Serves 2

3/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
pinch salt
pinch cinnamon
1/3 cup minced dried fruit (apricots are very good it this)
milk (optional)
brown sugar (optional)

Combine apple juice, water, oatmeal, salt and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 1 minute. Stir in fruit, cover pan and let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls and serve with milk and brown sugar if desired.