Cranberry-apple shortcakes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupBisquick original baking mix
½cupMilk
3tablespoonsSugar
3tablespoonsMargarine or butter; melted
2cupsCranberries
cupApple juice
2cupsThinly sliced peeled cooking apples (1 to 2 medium)
cupSugar
½cupApple juice
1tablespoonCornstarch

Directions

CRANBERRY-APPLE FILLING

PREPARE Cranberry-Apple Filling; reserve. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix remaining ingredients until soft dough forms.

TURN dough onto surface lightly dusted with baking mix; gently roll in baking mix to coat. Gently smooth into ball; knead 8 to 10 times. Roll ½ inch thick. Cut with 3-inch round cutter dipped in baking mix. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Split shortcakes horizontally. Fill and top shortcakes with filling. Top with whipped topping if desired. 6 servings. Cranberry-Apple filling: Heat cranberries and ⅓ cup apple juice to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in apples; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until apples are softened. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into cranberry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove fron, heat. Serve warm or cool.

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