6 sweet and tart apples (I like using a mixture), peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, washed and sorted to discard any shriveled ones
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2-1 cup granulated sugar, depending on sweetness of your apples
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Place all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil; lower heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until apples are soft enough to mash. Taste to check for sweetness/tartness and add sugar if desired. Cook until sugar is dissolved if you added more.
Remove from heat and mash with potato masher. Serve hot to accompany poultry or pork. Store in fridge for a week or two if it lasts that long, or freeze up to a year.