tomatillo berry crisp

tomatillos                     marianberries

from our csa farm            from our backyard

tomatillo berry crisp

(makes about 8 servings)

4 c chopped tomatillos, husks removed
1 c sugar (or a bit less)
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp cornstarch
4 c berries

topping:
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c flour
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c chopped toasted pecans
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg

Place tomatillos in a food processor. 
Zoom them around, then strain and reserve excess liquid. 
Pour processed, strained tomatillos into a saucepan.
Cook over low heat while stirring in sugar and salt, until it has the flavor of a nice tart apple (about 15 minutes).

Combine cornstarch with 3 Tbsp reserved tomatillo liquid.
Stir into simmering tomatillos until mixture thickens; remove from heat.

Heat oven to 375°

Spread cooked tomatillos in baking dish. Top with berries.

Mix remaining topping ingredients until crumbly, then sprinkle over fruit.

Bake 10-15 minutes.  Serve with ice cream.

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