Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Casserole

By á-3801

Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 cups half and half, or milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter, plus some to dot the top
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats, plus 3 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup apple, peeled chopped
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons dried cherries

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from pauladeen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a medium casserole dish.



Combine the half and half or milk, 1/4 cup 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 1 cup oats to a casserole dish and stir in the milk mixture, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, apples, apricots, 1/4 cup 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.



Cinnamon Oat Nut Topping:



Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons oats and 2 tablespoons chopped pecans in a small bowl until well combined.