Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Ingredients

6 cups water
1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, chopped
Optional: Sliced apples, toasted pecans and additional maple syrup

Directions

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in chopped apple.

If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.