I found the recipe for this unique casserole years ago and adapted it to my family's taste. Dotted with dried cranberries, the tender apple bake is sweetened with brown sugar and a little cinnamon. We enjoy it on breakfast buffets, but it also makes a fun side dish, particularly with a pork entree. —Jeanne Bredemeyer, Orient, New York

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

4 to 5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced

3/4 cup dried cranberries

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

3 tablespoons butter

6 large eggs

1-1/2 cups orange j...