This cranberry-apple casserole is a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it a great side dish for any holiday meal or special occasion. It's simple to prepare and will surely impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, apples, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Pour cranberry-apple mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Sprinkle this topping over the cranberry-apple mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy this delicious cranberry-apple casserole as a side dish with your favorite holiday meal!
Interesting Facts
Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and are known for their health benefits.
Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.