Apples And Oats Porridge (4 servings) 4 cups water 1 and 1/2 cups oat bran (not oatmeal) 1 large apple - peeled/cored and chopped into very small pieces 1/3 cup raisins 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt milk for serving (optional) In a large (at least 2 quarts) sauce pan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the the oat bran and allow water to return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for two minutes - stirring often. After two minutes, turn off heat. Stir in the apple, raisins, maple syrup and spices. Let stand until apple pieces soften - about 5 minutes - stirring occasionally. Divide hot cereal evenly among 4 bowls. Serve with the milk if desired. This is kind of like a super delicious homemade Cream of Wheat style hot cereal - but with all the goodness of oat bran. Mr Breakfast would like to thank muffin for this recipe. Recipe number 1696. Submitted 4/3/2006.