*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3   c            Sugar
   2       tb           Arrowroot
     1/8   ts           Ground cloves
   1       d            Ground cardamom
  10       oz           Frozen strawberries (1
                        -package), thawed
   3       c            Diced rhubarb
                        Red food color (optional)
     1/3   c            Butter, softened
     2/3   c            Brown sugar, packed
     1/2   c            All-purpose flour
     1/2   c            Quick-cooking rolled oats
   1 1/2   ts           Grated lemon peel
     1/2   ts           Nutmeg
   2       tb           Cinnamon sugar

  Combine sugar, arrowroot, cloves, and cardamom; add
  strawberries, rhubarb, and a few drops of food color
  (if desired).  (If frozen rhubarb is used, thaw, then
  drain thoroughly and use only 1/3 cup sugar.)  Mix
  well and pour into a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  
  Mix remaining ingredients with pastry blender or fork
  until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries and rhubarb.
  Bake in a 350 F oven 40 to 35 minutes
  
  Serves 6.
  
  [  Spices of the World Cookbook by McCormick; 1979 ]
 


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