Cranberry Casserole

Cranberry Casserole

Description

This fresh, colorful casserole balances the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples. It is great for dessert, and also works well as an alternative for breakfast and brunch.

Ingredients

For the fruit base

• 3 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 cup raw cranberries
• 1 ½ tsp. lemon juice
• 1 ½ cup white sugar

Topping

• 1 ⅓ cup quick oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a shallow 2 qt. casserole, mix cranberries and chopped apples
3. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and white sugar.
4. Sprinkle this mixture over the fruit until just moistened.
5. In another bowl, mix together all ingredients for topping and sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
6. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot or cold. May be topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

• When using honeycrisp apples, which are much sweeter than granny smith, reduce granulated sugar to taste.
• Any tart baking apple may be used
• Topping may be made by cutting softened butter into oats instead of melting it.
• For a slightly thicker consistency, more like pie-filling, add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour with the lemon juice and sugar.

Videos

How to Make the Cranberry Casserole