Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Casserole

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Cinnamon Oat Nut Topping:
• 2 cups half-and-half or milk
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup peeled chopped apple
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons dried cherries
• Cinnamon Oat Nut Topping, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons oats
• Butter, to dot the top
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a medium casserole dish.

Combine the half-and-half or milk, brown sugar, butter and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add the oats to a casserole dish and stir in the milk mixture, cinnamon, apples, apricots, pecans, raisins and cherries. Cook's Note: If the casserole seems dry, add milk to moisten.

Top with Cinnamon Oat Nut Topping and dot with butter. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.