Combine sugar, 1 cup water, cranberries, and apples in a buttered 2 quart micro proof casserole or baking dish. Cover and cook on HI for 10 minutes. In bowl, mix together oats, sugar, flour and salt. Cut in butter with two knives to make a coarse mixture. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over top of cranberry mixture. Cover and cook on Hi for 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, on HI for 4 minutes, or until apples are done. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream. Yield: 6 servings