8 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c dried apple pieces or raisins

Combine all in large bowl; mix well. Put into air tight container, store in cool, dry place. Makes 10 cups. Use within 6 months.

To serve: 1/2 c. spiced oatmeal mix

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oatmeal mix, stirring occasionally. Simmer over medium low heat 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with milk. Serves one. Tastes like "instant" cinnamon oatmeal.