Preheat oven to 375.
Mix apples, 1-1/4 C sugar, cranberries, flour, cinnamon and water in large saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat until mixture comes to full boil. Mix cornstarch with 1 Tbs. of fruit liquid, add to mixture and boil for 1 minute more. Pour into 2-quart baking dish.
Mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped topping, if desired.
Bake
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