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Notes: Sharon Shipley uses the floral notes of lavender to complement berries in this delicious crisp. Use the minimum amount of lavender for a subtle accent, more if you love lavender. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients:
2 to 3 tablespoons dried culinary 'provence' lavender buds (see notes) |
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
4 cups blueberries, rinsed |
4 cups raspberries, rinsed |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks |
1/2 cup chopped almonds |
Directions:
1. In a blender, whirl lavender and tapioca until finely ground. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Add blueberries, raspberries, and lemon juice; mix gently. Pour into a shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
2. In a food processor or bowl, combine flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and butter. Whirl or rub in with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Stir in almonds. Squeeze handfuls of the nut mixture together, then crumble into about 1/2-inch chunks over fruit mixture. Set dish on a foil-lined baking pan.
3. Bake in a 350° oven until juices are bubbling in the center and streusel is browned, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on a rack at least 45 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Spoon crisp into bowls.
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