STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE 
4 1/2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into sm. pieces
1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen whole unsweetened strawberries
3/4 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 c. unseasoned bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 8"x8"x2" baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter; set aside.

Place unopened package of strawberries in bowl of hot water to defrost. When thoroughly thawed, remove berries from package and drain thoroughly. Put almonds, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in food processor or blender and chop roughly. Pour into medium size bowl and stir in bread crumbs. Put drained strawberries and 1/2 cup of dry mixture in prepared baking dish and mix lightly. Add remaining butter to remaining dry mixture and blend gently; spread evenly over strawberries.

Bake about 20 minutes. Remove crumble from oven and if desired place under preheated broiler to brown crust (about 3 minutes). Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings. Nutrients: 324 calories, 2.7 grams protein, 17.6 grams fat, 34.9 mg cholesterol, 4.7 grams fiber, 32.2 mg sodium.

 

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