Oat Nut Pie Crust
Another recipe from the planet organic market cookbook, this recipe is made with all organic ingredients; use organic where you can. from the recipe, this crust is a treat unto itself and is much easier to make than a pastry pie crust.""
Steps
1.
Preheat the oven to 350f.
2.
Bake the almonds and walnuts or pecans on separate baking sheets until they are fragrant and toasted: about 8 minutes for pecans or walnuts , 10 minutes for almonds.
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Raise the oven temperature to 375f.
3.
Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until they become a coarse meal.
Empty into a large mixing bowl.
4.
Grind the almonds and walnuts or pecans into a coarse meal and add to the oats , along with the flour and salt.
5.
In a small bowl , whip together the oil or butter , maple syrup , vanilla and water.
Add to the oat-nut mixture and mix well.
Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
6.
With cold , wet hands , press the crust mixture into a well- oiled tart or pie pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely golden brown.
7.
Set aside to cool.
Then add pie filling and bake for additional 30 to 35 minutes.
Ingredients
almonds, walnuts, rolled oats, unbleached flour, sea salt, canola oil, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract