Cran-Apple Cobbler Recipe

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My cranberry-packed cobbler is the crowning glory of many of our late fall and winter meals. My family isn't big on pies, so this favorite is preferred at out Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. The aroma of cinnamon and fruit is irresistible.

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Cran-Apple Cobbler Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sliced peeled apples
2-1/2 cups sliced peeled firm pears
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup fresh or 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 all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons milk
Vanilla ice cream

Directions

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 rolling boil, about 18 minutes. transfer cran-apple mixture to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; dot with butter.
In a small bowl, 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.
Drop topping by heaping tablespoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Originally published as Cran-Apple Cobbler in Country Woman November/December 2002, p29