You'll need a vegetable peeler and a cheese grater. Peel an apple and then shred it into the water for your oatmeal. Add a touch of salt and some cinnamon. Simmer the shredded apple for a few minutes before adding your oats. Cook as you normally would. I don't buy milk but I usually have some half-and-half for my coffee. I also add a bit of that plus some brown sugar. This is an easy way to use up apples that might be a tad too soft to enjoy by themselves.