Starwberry Crumble

Since strawberries are in season I thought it would be a good idea to post this recipe. This strawberry crumble has everything you want in a dessert: sweetness, a great crunch, and a smooth strawberry filling that melts in your mouth with each bite.


INGREDIENTS:

• 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut small pieces
• 1 carton fresh strawberries
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup light brown brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degress F.
2. Grease baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon butter, set aside.
3. Put almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in food procesor or blender and chop thoroughly.
4. Pour into medium size bowl and stir in bread crumbs.
5. Put strawberries and 1/2 cup of dry mixture in buttered baking dish and mix lightly.
6. Add remaining butter to remaining dry mixture and blend gently. Spread evenly over strawberries.
7. Put in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
8. Remove crumble from overn and if desired place under preheated broiler to brown crust (about 3 minutes).
9. Allow to rest 5 to 10minutes before serving.