Month: February 2013

If you love oatmeal, but have never tried it baked, then you’re really missing out on a whole lot of deliciousness. This recipe is like a hearty, good for you version of apple cobbler. It makes a ton too, so if you’re a single guy or childless couple, you’ll have tasty leftovers for several mornings after you make it. Prep: 20 min, Bake: 45 minutes Serves 8-10

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• 7 Granny Smith apples
• 6 cups regular oats
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt
• 1¼ cups water
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup melted butter

Preparation

1. Toast the pecans in a pan over medium heat until they are fragrant.
2. Peel and chop apples into 1 inch chunks. Spread the apples on the bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over apples.
3. Combine oats and next 10 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended. Pour oat mixture evenly over apples and pecans.
4. Bake covered at 400° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until golden brown and set. It’s extra good when topped with whipped cream.