1 1/2 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. butter flavor or regular Crisco, melted
1 tbsp. water
Heat oven to 375 degrees. For topping: Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well. Stir in melted Crisco and water; mix until crumbly. Set aside.
For filling: Combine cranberry sauce and cornstarch in large saucepan; mix well. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until sauce bubbles. Add apples, tossing to coat. Spread into 8 inch square glass baking dish.
Crumble topping over fruit. Bake 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. 9 servings.