Pear-Rhubarb Cobbler

Ingredients

 * Filling:


 * 1 pk frozen rhubarb (10 ounces)
 * 3 ripe pears, any variety
 * 2 tb water
 * 1/4 c sugar *
 * 2 tb cornstarch
 * 1/4 ts cinnamon
 * 1 tb cinnamon candies (red hots)
 * 1/8 ts salt
 * 1 1/2 tb butter or margarine


 * Crust:


 * 1 1/4 c biscuit mix
 * 1 tb sugar
 * 2 tb melted butter
 * 1/2 c milk

Directions

 * FILLING:
 * 1) Thaw package of rhubarb.
 * 2) Wash, core, and peel pears; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
 * 3) Add to rhubarb along with water.
 * 4) Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cinnamon candies, and salt.
 * 5) Add to fruit mixture.
 * 6) Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish.
 * 7) Dot with butter.
 * 8) Cover and bake in hot oven (400­F) 10 minutes, or until bubbling.


 * CRUST:
 * 1) Combine biscuit mix and sugar; add butter and milk.
 * 2) Mix with a fork.
 * 3) Drop by spoonfuls on hot fruit mixture.
 * 4) Sprinkle additional sugar on top.
 * 5) Continue baking until biscuit is done, 15 to 20 minutes.