Winter Peach Oatmeal

1 c. steel-cut oats
4 c. water
1 c. dried peaches, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. white grape juice
6 oz. peach or vanilla flavored low-fat yogurt
6 T. English walnut pieces, toasted

To prepare oatmeal:
Combine oats and 4 cups water in 3.5-4 quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or until oats are tender and cereal is thick.

To prepare peaches:
Combine peaches, nutmeg and white grape juice in small saucepan. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 8 minutes or until peaches are tender. Uncover. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is slightly reduced.

To serve:
Spoon cooked oats into individual serving bowls. Top each with 2-3 T. warm peaches and syrup. Add dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Serves 6; 214 calories

VERDICT: I am giving up on trying to cook steel-cut oats in advance--such a mess of crusty-yet-slimy congealed oats. The peaches and yogurt together are good, but not good enough to buy white grape juice again. Toss.