Rhubarb, Strawberry & Lavender Crisp

Casey and I had a wonderful trip to the farmer's market in union square...right now you'll find brightly colored rhubarb, asparagus...radishes and spring onions.
The colors and the textures are just amazing and they inspired a few more
mid-day meals...here's a sweet one you may want to try (pair it with a great
vanilla ice cream, scroll down for our fave :)

Rhubarb, Strawberry Lavender Crisp

For the topping
2 c all purpose flour
¾ c turbinado sugar
½ tbsp salt
1 tbl lavender, finely chopped
12 tbl cold unsalted butter, cubed


For the filling
2 c red rhubarb, chopped
2 c strawberries, hulled
1 c turbinado sugar
pinch of salt
6 tbl all purpose flour


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
To make the topping, combine all ingredients. Work the butter into the mixture with your hands until you get pea sized lumps. Work quickly to keep the butter cold. Put in the fridge.
To make the filling, combine all ingredients and toss. Divide among individual dishes. Top with the crisp and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crisp is browned and the fruit is bubbling. Top with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

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