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RHUBARB CRISP
Ingredients
Topping: •
Filling: •
1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats (not instant)
2 1/2 lbs rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Set rack in the center of the oven. 2. In a food processor, place all topping ingredients. Pulse until the mixture is crumbled to the size of small peas. Do not over-process. Set aside. 3. Into a large, shallow baking dish, pour the rhubarb and sprinkle with sugar and flour, coating the rhubarb evenly. Spread crisp topping over entire filling mix. 4. Bake until crisp is bubbly and the top is golden brown, approximately 30–40 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature. Enjoy! Directions
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