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- 3 stalks rhubarb, cut into ¼-inch slices (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided, plus more for sprinkling
- 2-inch piece of whole vanilla bean
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Granulated sugar, for sprinkling
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