3 cupsdiced loquatsabout 2 to 2.5 lbs fresh loquats before seeding.
7ouncesbrown sugar, dividedabout 1 1/2 cups
1tablespoon cornstarch
1/2teaspooncinnamon
4.5ounces all purpose flour1 cup
1teaspoonbaking powder
pinchsalt
1largeegg, lightly beaten
1/4cupslivered almonds
4ouncesunsalted butter, melted1/2 cup or 1 stick
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Then begin prepping your loquats by slicing them in half, removing the seeds the thin white skin beneath them, as well as the skins. Chop and place in a bowl.
Add 2 ounces (or 1/2 cup) of brown sugar to the chopped loquats with the cornstarch and cinnamon and stir until well coated and thoroughly combined. Pour into a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish.
Combine remaining brown sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
Beat one egg and pour it into the flour mixture. Being working the egg into the flour mixture with your hands or a fork until the resemble coarse crumbs.
Spread flour mixture over the loquats as evenly as possible. Top with slivered almonds and then pour melted butter evenly over the entire topping.
Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool for 20 minutes then serve.
Cool completely and cover, then store at room temperature for 3 days.