Apricot Cranberry Oatmeal with Walnuts

Recipe courtesy of The Food Channel.

Ingredients
½ cup dried or fresh apricots, diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-fat milk  
1 cup Irish steel-cut oats
1 pinch salt
½ cup apple juice
¼ cup walnuts, toasted
Honey, to taste
Cinnamon, to taste
Cream, to taste

To Prepare
Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add oats and salt, stirring frequently until mixture comes back to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add apricots and cranberries; cook a few minutes or until plump. Portion piping-hot oatmeal into four bowls and sprinkle evenly with plumped fruit and toasted walnuts. Serve with honey, cinnamon and cream as needed.