Ingredients

2cupsold fashioned rolled oats,(not instant)

¾cuplight brown sugar

1cupwalnuts,or pecans, chopped, divided

½cupraisins

1tspbaking powder

2tspcinnamon

½tspsalt

2largeeggs

2cupsmilk

1tspvanilla extract

4tbspunsalted butter,melted, plus more for greasing the dish

2baking apples,(about 2 cups), (such as honey crisp, peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with butter.

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, half a cup of the nuts, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.

In another bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk; then whisk in the milk and vanilla until well combined.

Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture, along with the melted butter.

Scatter the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over top and spread evenly.

Sprinkle remaining ½ cup nuts on top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the oats are set.

Serve warm or at room temperature.