Apple & Cherry Cobbler with Pinwheel Biscuits

Prep time : ... 1 hour ... Total time : ... 1 hour 15 minutes ... Makes 8 to 10 servings

APPLE-CHERRY FILLING :

8 .......................large braeburn apples , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges ( about 4 -1/2 pounds)

2 .......................cups granulated sugar

1/4 ....................cup all-purpose flour

1/4 ....................cup butter

1 ........................(12-oz) packages frdozen strawberries , thawed and well drained

1 ........................teaspoon lemon zest

1/3 .....................cup fresh lemon juice

1 ........................teaspoon ground cinnamon

PINWHEEL BISCUITS :

2 -1/4................ cups all-purpose flour

1/4 ...................cup granulated sugar

2 -1/4 ..............teaspoon baking powder

1/4 ...................teaspoon salt

1/4 ...................cup cold butter , cut into pieces

1/3 ...................cup milk

1/3 ...................cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 ......................tablespoons butter , melted

1/4 ...................cup finely chopped roasted unsalted almonds

PREPARE FILLING :

1) Preheat oven to 425* . Toss together first 3 ingredients . Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium- high heat ; add apples mixture . Cook , rtirring often , 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are tender and syruo thickens . Remove from heat ; stir in cherries and next 3 ingredients . Spoon apple mixture into a lightly greased 3-guart baking dish . Bake apple mixture 12 minutes , placing a baking sheet on oven rack directly below baking dish to catch any drips .

PREPARE BISCUITS :

1) Stir together 2 1/4 cups flour and next 3 ingrediendts in a large bowl . Cut cold butter pieces into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly ; stir in milk . Turn dough out into a lightly floured surface ; knead 4 to 5 times . Roll dough into a 12-inch square . combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter , sprinkle over dough , patting gently . Sprinkle with almonds . Roll up , jelly-roll fashion ; pinch seams and ends to seal . Cut roll into 12 (1-inch) slices . Place slices in a single layer on top of apple mixture .

2) Bake at 425* for 15 to 17 minutes or until biscuits are golden .

Serve with whipped cream if desired .

I serve both ... ice cream & whipped cream