Cranberry-Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 5 cups peeled and sliced apples or pears
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 3 tbsp tapioca
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • Dough:
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
  • 3 tbsp milk

Preparation

Step 1

Mix apples, sugar, cranberries, tapioca, cinnamon and water in a large saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Dot with butter.

To make the dough, mix flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot apple mixture.

Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.