Vanilla-Pear Breakfast Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 ounce) can 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 ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup fresh red raspberries
• Brown sugar

Instructions

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