Ingredients
5 cups sliced peeled tart apples1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup water2 tablespoons butterTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup milk
Preparation
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.
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.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean.
