Cherry-almond Baked Oatmeal

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large granny smith apple, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3 cups milk (i use 2%)
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 spray a 9x7 casserole dish (can use 9x9 dish or the ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray. set aside.
• 3 in large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. stir well & pour evenly into prepared dish or ramekins. set aside.
• 4 in a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar & butter to a boil. watch closely, as it will foam up & boil over very quickly.
• 5 when the mixture boils, remove from heat & stir in the almond extract.
• 6 pour boiling mixture over dry ingredients in casserole dish or ramekins. stir gently to distribute evenly.
• 7 bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until the milk is absorbed & oats are tender. timing will vary by a few minutes depending on the size of your dish or ramekins.
• 8 can be served with milk, butter or syrup, but my family prefers to eat it plain.