Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

3 C. water

1- 1/2 C. oatmeal

4 T butter

1/2 C. brown sugar

1 C. puree pumpkin

1 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice 

1 t vanilla

Bring water to a boil over medium heat and stir in oats. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often, then remove from heat. Stir in butter and next four ingredients.

Place a dollop of whipped cream on the warm oatmeal, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts or pecans.