AMISH STYLE APPLE AND CINNAMON BAKED OATMEAL

Amish Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

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butter or nonstick cooking spray (to coat baking dish)
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (uncooked dry oatmeal)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed (or more, if you like your oatmeal sweeter)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
2 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 to 3 large sweet/tart apples (like gala or honey crisp), cored and diced (you can also peel the apples if you prefer, but it's not necessary)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butter or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, and nuts and raisins (if using).
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Pour the milky mixture over the dry oat mixture. Stir until well combined.
4. Arrange the diced apples across the bottom of the baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over the applies. If not baking immediately, you can cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and keep it in the refrigerator at this point. (Remove plastic wrap when ready to bake.)
5. Place baking dish oven, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and it's firm and not jiggly. Serve warm with a little splash of milk or cream poured on top.