Saturday, August 10, 2013

Graham Cracker Pie Crust

I find that Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers are the best.
Break the graham crackers into pieces and chop in the food processor to crumb.

Ingredients:
8 whole graham crackers
5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar

Add the cooled melted butter and sugar to processor
Process for a short time to mix
 
Pour out into pie plate
Using a measuring cup, and starting in the middle
Work your way evenly out towards the outer edges of pie plate
Then use cup to mash sides holding top with finger or thumb to make straight edge

Bake 325 degrees 13 to 18 minutes

Fill with your favorite pie filling and bake or chill according to pie directions.


Isn't that simple?  I find that homemade is so much more delicious than the store bought already prepared pie shells.  To me they are bland, hard and just don't have much flavor.
They are good in a pinch but otherwise if you have the time, make your own.  
You'll be glad you did.