Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Cranberry Apple Cobbler   5 cups sliced peeled apples or pears 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup cranberries 3 tablespoons minute tapioca 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup margarine or butter 3 tablespoons milk   Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix apples, sugar, cranberries, tapioca, cinnamon, and water in large saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat until mixture comes to full boil. Pour into 2-quart baking dish. Dot with margarine (2 tablespoons). Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in margarine (1/4 cup) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped topping, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

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