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Crumb Crusts
In addition to being super flavourful, crumb crusts are the easiest pie crust to prepare and make. Cookies, nuts, wafers and even some cereals make the perfect base for your favourite pie filling. Follow our handy crumb crust making guide and you will have your guests asking for seconds!
| Type | Amount Ground | Sugar | Melted Butter |
|
Graham wafer crumbs |
1 1/4 cups |
2 tbsp |
1/3 cup |
|
Vanilla wafers |
24 wafers = 1 1/2 cups |
2 tbsp |
6 tbsp |
|
Gingersnaps |
18 cookies = 1 1/4 cups |
1 tbsp |
1/3 cup |
|
Corn Flakes |
4 cups = 1 cup |
1/4 cup |
1/3 cup |
|
Nuts |
2 cups |
6 tbsp |
3 tbsp |
|
Dry bread crumbs |
1 1/2 cups |
4 tbsp |
1/2 cup |
|
Chocolate wafers |
18 wafers = 1 1/3 cups |
1 tbsp |
3 tbsp |
Directions:
Combine crumbs, sugar and butter.
For Pies: Press crumbs into the bottom and sides of a 9- inch pie plate forming a small rim. Bake at 375ᵒF for 10 minutes until brown. Cool and Chill.
For Tarts: Press 1 tbsp of mixture into the bottom of paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375ᵒF for 5 minutes until brown. Cool and Chill.
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