Instructions: I made this cobbler for the Chicago Hotluck and everyone who tried it liked it. I added jalapenos (2 of em) to the recipe, and although the cobbler itself was good, it wasnt hot enough for my taste. The tartness of the cranberries seemed to overpower/dampen the heat of the chiles. The cranberry/chile pepper combo is a good one, though, so Im going to keep trying. When I make it again Ill probably add about six jalapenos, or maybe 2 habs.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the cranberries, cranberry juice and jalapenos in a saucepan, bring to the boil, lower heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-inch-thick slices

(about 2 cups). Add the apples and orange rind, return heat to simmer, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, sift the flour and baking powder together into a mixing bowl.

Stir in the sugar. Cut in the butter until mixture forms a fine meal. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon rind, and mix with a wooden spoon until well blended, adding a little more flour if necessary to produce a loose but not wet batter.

Pour cranberry mixture into a 2-quart baking dish; then pour the batter evenly over the top (scraping to cover, if necessary). Bake for about 1 hour or till top is golden brown and cake tester comes out clean. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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