Abuela’s Avena

From: Ann Sanchez
By: Lucila Sanchez

10 c. water *
1½ c. sugar
2 c. dry oatmeal **
2 or 3 c. milk (depends on desired thickness)
1 t. cinnamon

Directions:
In a pot combine the water, sugar and oatmeal together and it bring to a boil. Add the milk and stir it constantly to keep it smooth and to keep it from clumping and sticking to the pot. Once it’s thickened, put it on low heat and stir in the cinnamon very well and you can’t see it in the mixture, it takes about 5-8 minutes. Remove it from the stove and let it cool for about 10 minutes, if you prefer it warm. If you prefer it cold, place it in the refrigerator for about an hour.
*Can put proportionately less water in and more milk.
** If you prefer it smoother and more “liquidly” you may blend the oatmeal in a blender with 2 of the cups of water, before boiling it on the stove with mixture.