1 Place All Of The Ingredients In A Large (5-Quart) Pot. Bring To A Boil, Lower Heat To A Simmer And Cover. Cook 20-30 Minutes, Or Until The Apples Can Easily Be Mashed. 2 Remove From Heat. Mash The Apples And Cranberries With A Potato Masher To The Consistency You Want. Serve Hot As A Side To Pork Or Turkey. Or Serve Hot Or Cold As A Dessert With Some Vanilla Ice Cream. Store In The Refrigerator For A Couple Of Weeks. Or Freeze For Up To A Year.