As to the one cup of whole cranberries -- does that refer to canned whole cranberries, or frozen whole cranberries or thawed frozen whole cranberries? I have alot of frozen whole cranberries in my freezer that I would like to use in this recipe. If I do, do I need to thaw them first?

Kind regards,
Mary Turton

Hi Mary,

The recipe assumes fresh cranberries, but frozen cranberries can be used. If you allow them to partially thaw for about 10-20 minutes they should be fine. I wouldn't microwave them because they would become soft.

-- CM

Sounds great! Is there a best variety of apples to use? I'm new at this. Thanks for your help, Susan Long

white sugar with cranberries & apples, brown with oatmeal?

Yes, you use Granny Smith and Red Delicious. That way you have red and green peelings that make it colorful for the holidays. Thats how I do mine anyway.

Easy to make. Combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples. Very good.

This casserole is a staple in our family at all holidays. It is delicious right out of the oven, cold, re-warmed, with ice cream. We experiment sometimes adding a little cinnamon and using splenda instead of sugar. It is always delicious. I freeze several bags of fresh cranberries at the end of season just so I'll have them for this dish. Enjoy and Happy Holidays.

I make this every year, but lost my recipe. Thanks so much for posting it. Also, I put a can of crushed pineapple in with the cranberries & apples. Delicious!

Good recipe, I modified by adding other fruits, such as peaches, raspberries - whatever I have. I reduced the butter by putting the dry mix on top of the fruit and dotting with 1/2 stick of butter. Delish!

This is the best thing since sliced bread. One of the Ladies at church brought this casserole and I am hooked. It is like robbing the candy store good. Easy to make and will be a hit at the table every time. It is even good cold but certainly taster right from the oven, plus the aroma of it cooking is another story. Enjoy!

I made it a few years ago and I remember I barely had a taste!

I made this for my family this afternoon. Once again, my family loved it! Before finding your website, I had gotten to the point where I hated cooking supper. I was in the cooking rut! But, after spending hours copying recipes from your website, I have really enjoyed cooking again! Thank you!!!

This was the best! I used frozen berries, partially thawed. It will be a staple here on the holidays!

This sounds very tasty, but is it more sweet than savory? Would it be better as a dessert that a side dish?

I tried this and I don't know what all those other people are raving about. It's okay but nothing I'm dying to make again.