Apple-cherry cobbler

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker stir together sugar, tapioca, and apple pie spice. Stir in the apple slices, undrained canned cherries, and dried cherries until combined.

2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. To serve, divide cherry-apple mixture among 6 to 8 shallow dessert dishes. Top with Spiced Triangles and ice cream or half-and-half, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Spiced Triangles: In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Unroll 1 package (8) refrigerated crescent rolls. Separate triangles. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cut each triangle into 3 triangles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.