Best 3 Apple Cranberry Casserole Recipes

Apple cranberry casserole is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. This casserole is made with fresh apples, cranberries, sugar, spices, and a streusel topping. The streusel topping adds a crunchy texture and a sweet flavor to the casserole. This casserole is easy to make and can be served warm or cold.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE CASSEROLE

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Super simple side dish, perfect for holiday or everyday meals. Goes great with chicken, turkey, ham, or pork. Can also double as a not-too-sweet dessert when served with ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Christine Hanson

Categories Side Dish Casseroles

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine apple pie filling and cranberry sauce in a shallow baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the butter, oats, and brown sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 94.5 mg, Sugar 34.6 g

APPLE-CRANBERRY CASSEROLE

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Is this a cranberry casserole or dessert? Who cares because it's tasty. The filling is sweet and tart. While baking, the cranberries burst and the apples are perfectly soft. On top is a nutty and sweet oat topping that's similar to a crisp. Baked until golden brown, it's delicious. Serve this alone for a side dish or with a bit...

Provided by Laura Young

Categories Fruit Sides

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 c apples, peeled and chopped
2 c raw cranberries
1 1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c quick oatmeal (uncooked)
1/2 c brown sugar
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

1. In a 2-quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray, combine apples, cranberries, and sugar.
2. Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a medium mixing bowl.
3. Pour melted butter on the oat mixture and mix well.
4. Top the apple and cranberries with the oat mixture.
5. Bake in 350 degree oven for about one hour.
6. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Serve hot. Good with chicken, turkey, or ham

APPLE CRANBERRY CASSEROLE

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Fall in SW Michigan has so many flavors and smells. I don't particularly enjoy the cool weather, but I love the colors and tastes that come with fall harvest and the cooking and baking that begin the holiday season. Last year I was looking for a recipe to combine my enjoyment of apples and cranberries that would be tempting for...

Provided by Michelle Bates-Phipps

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 or 5 medium fuji apples
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 c sugar
1 1/3 c oatmeal
1 c walnut pieces
1 stick butter, melted
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

1. Coat 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray
2. Layer chopped apples and fresh cranberries in the casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle fruit with lemon juice.
4. Sprinkle sugar over the fruit and stir.
5. In a separate bowl, combine oatmeal, nuts, melted butter, and brown sugar until just moistened.
6. Sprinkle oat mixture on top of fruit mixture.
7. Bake uncovered in 325 oven for 1 hour.

Tips:

Prep Ahead: Save time by washing and chopping the cranberries and apples the day before. You can also make the streusel topping in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Choose the Right Apples: Use a variety of apples with different textures and flavors, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. This will give the casserole a more complex flavor and texture.
Don't Overcook the Apples: The apples should be tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked apples will become mushy and lose their flavor.
Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen or dried cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
Make the Streusel Topping Ahead of Time: The streusel topping can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious apple cranberry casserole is a perfect fall dessert. It's made with fresh apples, cranberries, and a sweet streusel topping. The casserole is easy to make and can be served warm or cold. It's also a great make-ahead dessert, so you can enjoy it all week long.