Apple Pan Goody

Prep :...20 minutes  ... Bake: ... 20 minutes ... Makes 8 servings

4 to 6 ...............medium tart apples , peeled and sliced
3/4 ...................cup dried cranberries
6 ......................tablespoons brown sugar
1 ......................teaspoon ground cinnamon , divided
3 ......................tablespoons butter
6 ......................eggs
1-1/2 ...............cups orange juice
1-1/2 ...............cups all-purpose flour
3/4 ..................teaspoon salt
2 .....................tablespoons sugar
********maple syrup optional *******

1)         In a large skillet , saute the apples , cranberries , brown sugar  and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in butter  until apples  begin to solften , about 6 minutes  . Transfer to a greased 13-inch x 2-inch baking dish .
2)         In a blender  , combine the eggs  , orange juice , flour and salt ; cover  and process until smooth . Pour over apple mixture  . Sprinkle  with sugar  and remaining cinnamon .
3)         bake uncovered  at 435* for 20 to 25 minutes  or until a knife comes out clean . Serve with syrup if desired .

I found the recipe  for this unique casserole  and my family loves the taste . Dotted  with dried cranberries  , the tender apple bake  is sweetened  with brown sugar  and a little cinnamon . We enjoy it for breakfast buffets , it also makes a tasty side dish  , particularly with a pork entree .
Heart hearthy .