1. Spray inside of slow cooker with spray oil.
2. Combine all ingredients except half & half in slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low overnight, ideally 6-8 hours. The oatmeal is ready to eat in the morning.
4. Stir in the half & half just before serving.

That’s the recipe as originally given to me. I have adapted to my families tastes by:

using dehydrated apples, raisins and craisins as the fruit mix.

adding a 1/4 cup more milk so the fruit rehydrates well.

using a timer and set the crock-pot to cook for 6 hours. We like the texture best if not overcooked.

As a special treat I’ll use raw, whole milk and no butter. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast! We particularly like dried peaches and mango in the oatmeal.