Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Casserole

2 C. of Milk (to make lactose-free, substitute soy, almond or rice milk)

¼ c. packed brown sugar

2 T. Butter (or margerine)

½ t. salt

1 C. Old Fashioned Oats

2 t. Cinnamon

1 t. Nutmeg

2 finely chopped apples (skins on or removed)

½ C. raisins (I prefer golden)

½ C. sweetened, dried berries (blueberries, cherries, cranberries, etc.)

½ C. sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease medium casserole dish.  Combine milk, brown sugar, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to simmer, cook until butter is melted (don't boil).  Remove from heat. Put oats in casserole.  Stir in milk mixture, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, nuts and raisins. Stir to moisten well.  Bake for 20-30 minutes. Serve with milk or cream.