Cranberry Apple Holiday Casserole

Ingredients

3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Spread the cranberries evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Scatter the chopped apples over the cranberries, spreading them into an even layer. The fruit doesn’t need to be perfect—this is a rustic, homey casserole.

Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top of the fruit. Don’t stir; just let it blanket the cranberries and apples.

Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the sugared fruit, trying to cover as much of the surface as you can. The butter will soak down as it bakes, creating a syrupy, bubbling sauce.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst, the apples are tender, and the juices are thickened and bubbly around the edges.

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for at least 10–15 minutes before serving. The juices will thicken slightly as it cools, making it easier to spoon. Serve warm or at room temperature.