Vanilla-Pear Breakfast Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 can (15.25 ounce) Del Monte Canned Pears in Heavy Syrup, or Del Monte Lite Sliced Pears
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup red raspberries, fresh
- Brown sugar

Directions
Drain canned pears, reserving syrup.Chop the pear slices.
Bring water, drained syrup from canned pears and salt to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
Stir in oats; reduce heat.
Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from heat.
Stir in almonds, cinnamon and vanilla.
Cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to reach desired consistency.
To serve, top each serving with chopped canned pears and raspberries.
Sprinkle with brown sugar.

