Oat-Nut Pie Crust

Submitted by Katzen

"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.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 9" pie crust

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup almonds, whole
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, whole
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup unbleached flour
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. 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 375°F.
3. 3. Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until they become a coarse meal. Empty into a large mixing bowl.
4. 4. Grind the almonds and walnuts or pecans into a coarse meal and add to the oats, along with the flour and salt.
5. 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. 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. 7. Set aside to cool. Then add pie filling and bake for additional 30 to 35 minutes.

Reviews

[pammyowl]

This was good. I used butter, and made a cherry pie filling, topped with a crumble topping. I doubt I'll make it again, but it was a fun experiment! Thanks for posting:)

 

[Red Apron Cupcakes]

This was a great crust - I did change a little I used coconut flour and put in a couple pretzels for the salt then put in a little cinnamon - great recipe thank you!!!