Step 1

Mixing: Combine water, milk, salt, and oats and mix (in a blender) until the oatmeal is nearly dissolved.

Step 2

Heating: In a 3 quart [3 lt] pot mix with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Reducing: Once it breaks the boil, lower heat and simmer until volume has reduced to ¾ of the original. Add sugar to taste

Step 4

Serving: Serve warm.