I have some extra plums - I'm thinking next batch will be applesauce (instead of pumpkin), and plums. Or maybe cherries. Or peanut or almond butter added in and some strawberries. Hmmm, the options.
Fruit on the bottom baked oatmeal
adapted from Cooking for Seven
3 larger size pears, peeled & sliced (enough to nicely cover the bottom of the pan)
2 TBSP brown sugar
1/3 c dried or fresh cranberries
1/4 c butter, melted
1/2 c milk
1/4 c maple syrup or 2 TBSP brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c pumpkin
2 c rolled oats
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1/2 c toasted walnuts or pecans
Preheat oven to 350F.
In bottom of 8x8" pan, spread 1/4 c butter, sliced pears and cranberries. Sprinkle 2 TBSP brown sugar over butter, pears and cranberries.
In medium bowl, combine oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spice.
In another bowl, whip together milk, maple syrup or brown sugar, eggs, 1/4 c butter, vanilla and pumpkin.
Add liquids to oat mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into pan. Sprinkle nuts on top. Bake for 35 minutes, or until top is browned and middle of pan is set.
Serve with milk (I like evaporated), cream, or yogurt.