Cran-Apple Cobbler

Name: Cran-Apple Cobbler
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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 whole milk; Vanilla ice cream

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

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 whole milk
Vanilla ice cream

Directions

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.
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.
Drop topping by heaping tablespoons onto hot fruit. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.