Maida Heatter's Apple Cranberry Pudding

1. 1

   Adjust rack to middle of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a shallow ovenproof baking dish with about a two-quart capacity (11 by 8 by 1 3/4 or 2 inches).

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Place cranberries in bowl of cold water to wash, pick over them, and drain on a towel.

5. 5

   Let stand.

6. 6

   Peel, quarter and core apples.

7. 7

   Cut each piece into one-half-inch chunks.

8. 8

   In bowl mix cranberries with apples, pecans and sugar.

9. 9

   Turn into baking dish and smooth top.

10. 10

    In small bowl of an electric mixer beat eggs to mix.

11. 11

    Beat in sugar then add flour and melted butter at the same time and beat until smooth.

12. 12

    Pour batter evenly over bottom layer.

13. 13

    Bake for about 50 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

14. 14

    Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, preferably with vanilla ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.