Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 3 cups skim milk, plus more for serving if desired
2. 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
4. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5. 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
6. 1 1/2 cups peeled, finely chopped apples
7. 3/4 cup dried cranberries
8. 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
2. Coat a 9 in square pan with nonstick spray.
3. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, brown sugar, margarine, and cinnamon to a boil.
4. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the oats, chopped apple, cranberries, and nuts; spread evenly into the prepared pan.
5. When the milk mixture begins to boil, pour out evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, ore until the liquid has been absorbed and the oatmeal is tender.
7. Cut the mixture into 6 servings, scooping each out into a cereal bowl.
8. Garnish with a sliced apple (if desired) and serve with a pitcher of milk.