An Apple A Day

I am hoping that you interested readers are eating an apple a day right now during their peak season. Did you know that any other time of the year the apples you eat have been in cold storage? So eat them now in abundance... at least one a day. I buy mine at the local farmer's market. The Braeburns are my favorite for eating raw, and I buy the Cortland for the freezer for baking later. Apples do not need any Fruit Fresh when freezing since they will brown anyway when baking. Just core, peel, and slice. They are very helpful to have in the freezer, just waiting to be placed in a yummy pie or cobbler or in one of our family traditions, Cranberry Casserole. This dish is a staple for our Thanksgiving dinner and/or breakfast as well as at Christmastime. Forget about that Cranberry Relish that the generation before us ate... yuk. This casserole with the oatmeal topping will bring smiles all around your table.

Cranberry Casserole

2 cups cranberries, washed & drained      1 cup quick oats                       

3 cups apples, peeled/diced                    1/2 cup brown sugar                                   

3/4 cup sugar                                         1/3 cup flour                                   

3 Tbsp. flour                                          1 stick melted butter

1. Combine cranberries, apples, sugar, & 3 Tbsp. flour. Place in baking dish.

2. Combine oats, br. sugar, & flour & spread on top of fruit. Drizzle melted butter over top. Bake 325° for 1 hour.