Main ingredients

• 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese Don't shy away from the full-fat! It makes this bake wonderfully creamy and satisfying.
• 3 large eggs These are the binders that hold everything together and give it that lovely cake-like texture.
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced Choose a crisp apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor and texture.
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Fresh are lovely if they're in season, but frozen work beautifully and are often easier to find year-round. They’ll add that delightful pop of tartness.
• 0.5 cup rolled oats These add a bit of wholesome texture and chewiness.
• 0.33 cup maple syrup Our natural sweetener! It adds a lovely depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the fruit.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A little splash of vanilla always makes baked goods taste more comforting and complete.
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest From about 1 large orange. This is my little secret ingredient! The bright citrusy notes really wake up the flavors of the apple and cranberry.
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon The quintessential cozy spice.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder This helps give the bake a little lift, making it wonderfully light.