Cran-Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sliced peeled apples
• 2 1/2 cups sliced peeled firm pears
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup fresh cranberries 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 flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 3 tablespoons milk
• vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. 1

   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 roiling boil, about 18 minutes. Transfer cran-apple mixture to a greased 2 quart baking dish; dot with butter.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Drop topping by heaping tablespoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve wawarm with ice cream.