Almond Pie Crust

[blondebombshell]

i was looking for an easy, yet yummy recipe for almond pie crust for a pumpkin pie.

also, can you help me with how to cook it too? do i cook the crust, then add the filling? etc.

i planned on using the recipe (from the recs on the board) on the libby canned pumpkin.

thanks!

[moonlitemama]

I just came across this one on GFCFrecipes (I think). Is it what you're looking for? I haven't tried it, though, so no help there.

Nut Crust origin unknown

1 - 1/2 cups finely chopped nut meal

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons butter or margerine, at room temperature

Preheat the over to 400 (F). Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix

well. Press the mixture in a 9 inch pie plate or baking pan; you shoudl have

enough to cover the bottom and some of the sides of the pan. Place crust in

oven and bake about 5 minutes, or until the crust is slightly browned. Cool

then fill.

[hayley3]

I just tried one like this. It turned out great but I cooked it for 12 mins (but you might want to start checking it at 10 mins because once it starts browning it goes quick). I used a glass pie pan and a temp of 350. I prebaked it for a cheesecake.

I used 1 cup of almonds and then ground them.

2 tbs melted butter

2 tbs sugar

I also added a shake of salt and cinnamon.

I used my fingers to incorporate the butter more evenly.

I put a little bit of the crumbs around the sides and pressed it smooth and then I just kept pressing it with the heel of my hand on the bottom until it smoothed out just rght.

You don't want to add any more butter or it gets wet.

( My kid loved it and she HATES nuts. I never did tell her it was nuts either. )

I normally use those graham cracker crust so I am happy that this crust turned out. It's not as perfect as the store ones, but it works for me!

[cruelshoes]

Her eis a link to my favorite: Open Original Shared Link If you are using it for a no bake filling, you bake the empty crust at 350 for 10 minutes. Then fill as desired. If you are using it for a cooked filling, you press it into the pan, then freeze it, then put the filling in and bake.

Happy baking!

[blondebombshell]

thanks everyone!!!! that last one was the one i got the ingredients for. i didnt THINK to even freeze it!!!! AHH! so freeze it completely THEN fill and cook it right?

[cruelshoes]

thanks everyone!!!! that last one was the one i got the ingredients for. i didnt THINK to even freeze it!!!! AHH! so freeze it completely THEN fill and cook it right?

That's the way I always do it. Hope it works out for you.