Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 5 Granny Smith apples
• 1 (18-oz.) container regular oats
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. 1. Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring once.
2. 2. Peel and chop apples. Spread on bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over apples.
3. 3. Combine oats and next 10 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended. Pour oat mixture evenly over apples and pecans.
4. 4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden brown and set.