Dried Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal

3 c. water
3 c. milk
2 c. whole oats
1/2 c. dried cherries coarsely chopped
1/2 t. salt
5 T brown sugar
1 T butter
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. vanilla extract
2 T. chopped pecans toasted

Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil - reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally 30 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 4 T. brown sugar and next 3 ingredients. Spoon 1 cup in each bowl. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining T brown sugar.