Apple Cranberry Cobbler

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 5 cups sliced peeled tart apples
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• TOPPING:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, cranberries, tapioca, cinnamon and water. Let stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to form a soft dough. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls over hot apple mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean. Yield: 8 servings.