Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          old fashioned oats
   4      cups          milk
     1/2  teaspoon      almond flavoring
     1/4  cup           brown sugar
     1/2  cup           sliced almonds
     1/2  cup           dried cherries
   1      large         apple -- unpeeled and grated

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400o. Coat 3-qt. casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional almonds. Bake uncovered for 45 mintues. Serve hot. Variation: Omit almonds, almond flavoring and cherries. Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped.