Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spray a 9x7 inch casserole dish (or 9x9 inch dish or ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped apple, dried cherries, chopped pecans, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground cloves.

Stir the dry ingredients well to combine, then pour evenly into the prepared dish or ramekins.

In a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar, and butter.

Bring the milk mixture to a boil over medium heat, watching closely as it will foam up and boil over quickly.

Once the mixture boils, remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.

Pour the boiling milk mixture over the dry ingredients in the casserole dish or ramekins.

Stir gently to distribute the wet ingredients evenly throughout the dry ingredients.

Bake uncovered in the preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the milk is absorbed and the oats are tender.

Baking time may vary depending on the size of your dish or ramekins.

Serve warm with milk, butter, or syrup if desired, or eat plain.