Holiday Baking – Two Easy Pie Crusts

Posted by Correen in Recipes, Treats | 1 comment

Making a flaky, crispy pie crust has always been a challenge for me, so these two pie crust recipes from my grandma’s recipe journal have me very excited and ready for pie after dinner tonight. Either one of these pie crusts are quick and easy to use for any of your holiday baking too.

Easy to make, these pie crusts come with Grandma’s guaranteed fail-proof results…just follow the recipes below.

Nut Shell
2 cups of pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed

Chop pecans very, very fine. Mix all ingredients and firmly press mixture into pie pans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Add your favorite filling…enjoy!

Graham Cracker Crust
2 1/2 cups graham crackers, finely ground
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Mix all ingredients, firmly press mixture into pie pans. Place in refrigerator to set. If crispy crust is preferred, bake for 10 minutes in 375° oven, cool. Spoon in your pie ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

• Both recipes make enough to fill two 9″ pie pans
• Feel free to add spices to the crust recipes to compliment your pie filling.

Suggestions for pie fillings:
- Coconut cream
- Banana cream
- Boston cream
- Pumpkin mousse
- Chocolate cream
- No-bake Cheesecake
- No-bake fruit fillings
- Get creative with toppings for any of these pies.

Super easy, huh? Are you ready for pie now?