In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter over medium heat. Once the butter bubbles, add in one diced Honeycrisp apple, along with 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Sauté this mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes until the apples soften and become fragrant, stirring occasionally for even caramelization.

To the softened apple mixture, stir in 1 cup of old-fashioned oats and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Pour in 2 cups of water, then bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats absorb the water and achieve a creamy consistency.

Once the oatmeal reaches your desired creamy texture, remove it from heat. Ladle the warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal into bowls, and for a delightful finishing touch, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon on top. Drizzle with warm heavy cream or your choice of milk, and optionally add chopped toasted walnuts for an added crunch.