Cranberry Apple Cobbler

 

5 cups sliced and peeled apples or pears
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cranberries
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) margarine or butter
3 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix apples, sugar, cranberries, tapioca, cinnamon and water in a large saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Pour into 2-quart baking dish. Dot with 2 tablespoons margarine.

Mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

- recipe courtesy Kraft Foods

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