Caramel Apple Oatmeal

Let's just say I took one of the world's most perfectly healthy foods and fattened it up just a tad:@) Normally I'd add a little brown sugar to my apple oatmeal so I thought what the heck, caramel is like brown sugar-right? Right. I don't suggest eating this every day but it would be a nice treat on a fall Saturday, or maybe for ~Halloween~ breakfast.

 What would make this even more over the top? 

Adding some chopped nuts and maybe a drizzle of chocolate too.

Note: The caramel will melt into the oatmeal quickly when hot, so I'd drizzle it on at the table with the kids there. Full disclosure: The above shot was taken after the oatmeal cooled, simply for the sake of trying to get a better picture... What can I say, it's oatmeal folks, not exactly Super Model material...

Here's my first pic.

Caramel Apple Oatmeal
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
2 C water
1 C Old Fashioned Oats
About 4 square Kraft Caramels per bowl, unwrapped-maybe an extra 1-2, they stick to the cup

1. Add apple and water to 2 quart pot with lid, bring to a boil.
2. Add the oatmeal, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes or until desired consistency.
3. Place caramels in a microwave safe cup, add a couple drops of water, microwave for a few seconds, stop and stir, repeat until melted. 
4. Drizzle caramel over oatmeal, serve with milk or cream.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)