Ingredients
2-1/2 cups sliced peeled apples2-1/2 cups sliced peeled firm pears1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup water3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca3 tablespoons Red Hots1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butterTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed3 tablespoons 2% milkVanilla ice cream
Preparation
In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, combine the first eight ingredients; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil, about 18 minutes. Dot with butter.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
Drop topping by heaping tablespoons onto hot fruit. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
