Cran-Apple Cobbler

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
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 our Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. The aroma of cinnamon and fruit is irresistible. —Jo Ann Sheehan, Ruther Glen, Virginia
Cran-Apple Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 3 tablespoons Red Hots
  • 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 2% milk
  • Vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, 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. Dot with butter.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
  3. Drop topping by heaping tablespoons onto hot fruit. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
Sugared Cranberries
Heat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. 

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 384 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.