Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. For candied walnuts, in a large bowl combine egg white, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup, brown sugar and teaspoon salt. Stir in walnuts; toss to coat. Spread walnuts on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned, stirring once. Remove from oven and stir to release from foil; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, for maple-flavored apples, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples; cook 5 minutes or until almost tender. Add ½ cup maple syrup, ?8 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon. Simmer 5 minutes or until apples are tender.
3. For oatmeal, in a medium saucepan combine 3½ cups water and remaining teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Stir in oats; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
4. To serve, spoon oatmeal into 4 bowls. Stir 2 tablespoons milk (if desired) into each bowl. Top with one-fourth of the apple mixture and 2 tablespoons of the candied walnuts, and serve.