Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In lg saucepan, combine strawberries and cornstarch til blended.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in cinnamon, almond and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, set aside.
  6. In lg. bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  7. Cut in butter til mixture is crumbly.
  8. *Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
  9. Add baking powder, soda and salt to the remaining flour mixture.
  10. Stir in buttermilk, 1 teaspoons vanilla and beaten egg til moistened.
  11. Spread 1 1/2 cups batter into greased 8" square baking dish.
  12. Carefully spread/top with strawberry mixture.
  13. Drop remaining batter by Tbls. over strawberry mixture.
  14. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  15. Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes or til golden brown.
  16. Cool on wire rack.