Bourbon Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Anise and Vanilla Bean

Seasonal ingredients and spices are highlighted in this rustic dessert. Serve piping hot with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect for a festive gathering.

Cranberry Mix:
1 C Fresh Cranberries (100g)
1/3 C Bourbon such as Jim Beam Reserve or Makers Mark (78mL)
3/4 tsp Star Anise Extract
2 Tbs Brown Sugar (30g)
1/2 Vanilla Bean

Apple Mix:
3 Baking Apples: I prefer Jonagolds, but Gala and Honeycrisp are lovely (550g before peeling)
1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbs Lemon Juice
2 Tbs Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Pinch of Sea Salt
4 Tbs Unsalted Butter (56g)

Tender Dough Topping:
1/4 C Sugar (56g)
3/4 C All Purpose Flour (118g)
2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
Pinch of Sea Salt
3/4 C + 2 Tbs Heavy Whip Cream (207 mL)
1 Tbs Turbinado or Sanding Sugar for finishing

Serve With Your Choice:
Sifted powder sugar
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Whip Cream

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