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Pecan Crust

Delicious 3-Ingredient Pecan Crust That's Gluten-Free

This gluten-free pecan crust is a quick, delicious solution for your pie cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Salted Butter melt it on the stovetop
  • 1 cup Pecan Meal or Coarsely Ground Pecans substitute any coarsely ground nuts
  • 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar or Granulated Sugar low-carb sweeteners like monk fruit work beautifully too

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add your salted butter and microwave it on High for about 35 seconds until completely melted.
  3. Once the butter has melted, add the pecan meal and brown sugar, stirring until well combined.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your 9-inch pie plate.
  5. Place the pie plate in your preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool completely in the dish before adding your favorite pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid over-grinding pecans to prevent turning them into pecan butter. Let the crust cool completely before adding fillings to maintain its form.

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