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autumn pie crust

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
Cape Coral, FL

This hearty nut crust is a delicious addition to desserts as the weather cools. The amount of combinations are endless. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For autumn pie crust

  • 1 c
    oats
  • 1/2 c
    almonds
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts
  • 1/4 c
    dates
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make autumn pie crust

  • 1
    In a food processor, pulse finely nuts and oats.
  • 2
    Then pulse all dry ingredients and dates.
  • 3
    Further add butter, maple, and vanilla. Pulse well. If too dry, add water as needed.
  • 4
    In a greased pie tin, press mixture into tin to form crust. Depending on how thick or thin you like it, you may be able to get some tartlet crusts out of any excess.
  • 5
    If filling with an unbaked dessert, ie sweet potato mousse, place in oven at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Cool before adding filling.
  • 6
    If using with a filling that needs baking, ie pumpkin pie, pour in filling, then bake together.

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