Cran-Apple Cobbler

A cranberry-packed cobbler. Wonderful for the holidays!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  sliced peeled apples
• 2 1⁄2 cups  sliced peeled firm pears
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  cup fresh cranberries or 1  cup frozen cranberries, thawed
• 1  cup water
• 3  tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 3  tablespoons  red-hot candies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons butter

• Topping

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  cold butter
• 3  tablespoons milk
•  vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full roiling boil, about 18 minutes. Transfer cran-apple mixture to a greased 2 quart baking dish; dot with butter.
2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
3. Drop topping by heaping tablespoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve wawarm with ice cream.