Cherry-Almond Baked Oatmeal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9x7 casserole dish (can use 9x9 dish or the ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Stir well & pour evenly into prepared dish or ramekins. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar & butter to a boil. Watch closely, as it will foam up & boil over very quickly.
When the mixture boils, remove from heat & stir in the almond extract.
Pour boiling mixture over dry ingredients in casserole dish or ramekins. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
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.
Can be served with milk, butter or syrup, but my family prefers to eat it plain.