Steel Cut Oats in a Jar

Ingredients
1 2/3 c steel cut oats
4 c water
1/4 t salt

Additional ingredients (your choice)
milk (I use almond)
cinnamon
nutmeg
cardamom
raisins
apples (chopped)
other dried fruit
nuts or seeds
unsweetened applesauce
honey

5 pint sized jars

1.  Place the oats, water, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring a few times to prevent sticking.  Turn off the heat.

2.  Using a ladle, evenly distribute oats and water mixture into pint jars.  Cover jars tightly with caps and rings, and leave on the counter overnight.

3.  The next morning the oats will be soft and ready to eat.  You can add spices, nuts, and dried fruit to each of your jars according to your taste.  Replace the lids and put the jars in the refrigerator.

4.  When you're ready to eat your oatmeal, remove the lid and ring and microwave right in the jar for 2-3 minutes.  Add milk and enjoy!  Sometimes rather than milk, I like to add the unsweetened applesauce. My children like to add a drizzle of honey to their oats.

5.  Use all jars within 5 days.