Ingredients

• 2 cups seven-grain hot cereal
• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Chopped walnuts, optional