BAKED OATMEAL
Courtesy of Loretta Coblentz, The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast | Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

2 cups oatmeal, quick or regular
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans (optional)
Yogurt and fresh fruit

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large bowl combine the oatmeal, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla until blended, then pour into the dry mixture. Add cranberries and pecans (if desired). Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Serve hot, topping each serving piece with two flavors of yogurt (Loretta prefers vanilla and any fruit-flavored yogurt) and fresh fruit such as strawberries, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, etc.