Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons potato starch
2 lbs strawberries , trimmed and halved
1 1/2 lbs rhubarb , stalks cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 1/4 cups matzo cake meal ( can substitute 1/2 cup with ground almonds )
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup potato starch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter or 10 tablespoons margarine , cut into pieces and softened ( 1 1/4 sticks )
If you're looking for a delicious dessert to serve during Passover, this strawberry-rhubarb compote with matzo streusel topping is the perfect choice. The combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb is a classic pairing that is sure to please. The matzo streusel topping adds a delicious crunch to the dessert that is perfect for the holiday.

Instructions

1.Compote
2.In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and potato starch.
3.Add strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and toss gently.
4.Spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5.Streusel Topping
6.In a medium bowl, whisk together the matzo cake meal, brown sugar, potato starch, cinnamon, and salt.
7.Add butter or margarine to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8.Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the strawberry-rhubarb compote.
9.Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven until bubbly and the topping is golden brown, about 50 minutes.
10.Let the dish cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This is a delicious dessert that is perfect for Passover.

The combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb is a classic pairing that is sure to please.

The matzo streusel topping adds a delicious crunch to the dessert.

CONS

This dessert is quite sweet and high in sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain some vitamins and minerals.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and manganese.
Rhubarb is high in vitamin K.
Potato starch is gluten-free and can be a good substitute for wheat flour in some recipes.

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