Look no further for your new favorite festive side dish! This cranberry apple bake pairs well with any main dish. It’s not only delicious, it’s pretty to boot, AND it will make your house smell good enough to eat. This is the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. Make it and get ready for rave reviews. Happy cooking, y’all!

Cranberry Apple Bake

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

3 cups apples chopped
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 tbsp flour (all purpose)
1 cup sugar

Topping

3 packages instant oatmeal (cinnamon, apple spice, etc.)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Equipment

1 apple peeler
1 9×13 dish

Method

Toss fruit with flour to coat, then with sugar.
Combing topping ingredients well and spread evenly over fruit mixture.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Notes

This may be made with non-packaged oatmeal instead. If so, use ¾ cup instant oatmeal + 1 tsp cinnamon.

It’s possible to substitute blueberries for cranberries. If so, reduce sugar a little.

If you leave out the nuts, you may need to reduce the amount of butter.

Consider garnishing with pecans and cranberries.

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Meredith Bernard

So Easy, So Good Cranberry Apple Bake