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Gluten-Free Crust made with Pecans

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Submitted by justjane

This delicious crust uses pecans in place of traditional wheat ingredients. It can be used with fruit or pudding fillings or as the base of a cheesecake.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

60

COOK

15 min

READY

75 min

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML PECANS
2 1E+1
TEASPOON ML BUTTER
melted
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
4 6E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BROWN SUGAR
1 15
TABLESPOON ML WATER

Directions

Combine ground nuts, cinnamon, and sugar.

Stir in melted butter.

Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch, deep-dish pie pan.

Chill for about 30 to 45 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nut crusts can burn easily, so watch it carefully.

Cool crust completely and then follow your favorite pie or cheesecake recipe to fill and bake your pie.

adapted from allrecipes. com

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 37g (1.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 223 83% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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