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Spiced Pecan Pie Crust

Makes one 9-inch pie crust

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Spiced Pecan Pie Crust

Makes one 9-inch pie crust

This pairs great with our Pumpkin Pie (see page TK) but would also add a new twist to a New York style cheesecake.

Calories 120 (67% from fat)
carb. 9g
pro. 1g
fat 9g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 10mg
sod. 140mg
calc. 7mg
fiber 1g
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Ingredients

1 whole cinnamon stick 1 whole nutmeg ¾ cup pecans, toasted and cooled ⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon table salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Reserve. Place the cinnamon stick, nutmeg and pecans in the bowl of the Cuisinart Spice Grinder. Pulse 2 to 3 times, and then process until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Place the spices, pecans, graham cracker crumbs and sugars in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the butter and vanilla until mixture is moist. Note: all of the butter may not be needed. Press the mixture into the prepared pie plate. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

This recipe was prepared with

Spice and Nut Grinder

Spice and Nut Grinder

$39.95

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