Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread oatmeal evenly in roasting pan or large jelly roll pan. In medium mixing bowl, stir together honey, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Pour over oatmeal and stir until evenly coated. Bake until evenly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir every five minutes to prevent clumping. Remove from oven, stir in pine nuts and dried apricots and continue to stir every five minutes until cool to maintain the loose texture. Serve with creamy yogurt or milk, or enjoy by itself. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one month.

*Note: Pine nuts and dried apricots can be exchanged for other favorite nuts and dried fruits like pecans and dried cranberries or walnuts and raisins. For added crunch and a boost of fiber, add 1/4 cup wheat germ to oatmeal.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The American Butter Institute.