Baked Oatmeal

We're in the depths of winter here in Socal. It rained! But this morning the sky is a dazzling blue, garnished with fluffy, puffy white clouds. Perfect. Anyway, for a winter's breakfast what is more satisfying than baked oatmeal? (with thanks to dear Debbie for the recipe)

BAKED OATMEAL

2 2/3 cups old fashioned oats

1/3 cup currants

4 cups milk

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tab. melted butter

1 tsp. cinnamon (or I prefer pumpkin pie spice)

1/4 tsp. salt

2 medium apples, cored, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Mix is all up in a baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

Serve with milk and any of these yumscious garnishes:

strawberries

almonds

brown sugar

dried cranberries

pecans

bananas

blueberries

granola

hazelnuts

boysenberries

raspberries

pineapple chunks

The more add-ons, the better-- a little like Yogurtland! Serve them in small bowls along with the big pan of oatmeal. Here's to a toasty, warm breakfast!