While the color and taste of cranberries make them popular as a food additive, they come packed with health benefits. Not only do cranberries contain antioxidants but, their anti-inflammatory properties have lead researchers to consider using them to help fight gum disease. For an in-depth review of the many health benefits of cranberries, follow the link below:
http://www.cranberryinstitute.org/healthresearch.htm
Apple crisps or crumbles are not only family favorites, but they are simple and inexpensive to make. The addition of fresh cranberries makes this old-fashioned dessert colorful and tangy. I can still picture all of us, snug in our home...ending our meal together with a dessert like apple-cranberry crumble. It was a happy time and the enjoyment of homemade food only made it that much better.
(This recipe actually makes its own sauce)
3 C peeled, chopped apples
2 C whole cranberries
1 C sugar
Topping
1 C oats
½ C brown sugar
1/3 C flour
½ C chopped pecans
½ C margarine
Grease 2 qt. baking dish. Combine: apples, cranberries and white sugar. Spread evenly in dish. Combine: oats, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Sprinkle over fruit. Dot with margarine. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 min. A sweet/tart dessert and good use of fresh cranberries. Serves 6.
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