Nutty Apple and Cranberry Casserole

2 Granny Smith apples, cored, left unpeeled, and cut into dice
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking kind)
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, and granulated sugar, toss well, and layer over the bottom of the prepared casserole. In the same bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, and walnuts, toss well, and spoon evenly over the fruit.

3. Dot the top with butter, cover the casserole, and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake till slightly crusty, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Makes 6 to 8 servings