What you do:
.Pour the water, oats, and salt into a medium-size pot on the stove top.
.Heat the mixture until it boils, then turn the heat to low.
.Using a wooden spoon, stir in the applesauce and cinnamon.
.Cook on low heat and continue to stir the mixture for 5 minutes.
.Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
.Allow the oatmeal to cool for a minute before digging in.