TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. Crisco
1 tbsp. water

FILLING:

1 (16 oz.) can wholeberry cranberry sauce
2 tbsp. cornstarch
5 c. peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 5 medium)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. For topping: combine first four 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 for 2 minutes or until bubbles. Add apples, tossing to coat. Spread into 8 inch square glass baking dish. Crumble topping over fruit. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. 9 servings.