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No, this is certainly not something that I should make every day. But, on special occasions it is nice to have a treat that will not make me double over in pain (in my case). I made lemon meringue, but this crust would go great with just about any filling
Crust:
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup walnuts
1 cup dates
a pinch of salt
a dash of vanilla
Toss everything into a food processor and combine until just before it turns into a nut butter. I have a super small food processor so I didn't chop mine quite as finely as I could have. Spread the crust into a greased pie pan and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until the crust starts to turn golden. There is your pie crust.
For the fillings I replace the refined sugar with honey or maple syrup and if you need a thickener use arrowroot.
Also, the fella found an article in the Wall Street Journal on gluten sensitivity that might be of interest. It turns out that I really am not crazy after all.

Crust:
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup walnuts
1 cup dates
a pinch of salt
a dash of vanilla
Toss everything into a food processor and combine until just before it turns into a nut butter. I have a super small food processor so I didn't chop mine quite as finely as I could have. Spread the crust into a greased pie pan and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until the crust starts to turn golden. There is your pie crust.
For the fillings I replace the refined sugar with honey or maple syrup and if you need a thickener use arrowroot.
Also, the fella found an article in the Wall Street Journal on gluten sensitivity that might be of interest. It turns out that I really am not crazy after all.

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Wow!! That sounds like a delicious pie crust!! I'm gonna have to try this. Your pie looks so pretty!
(04.03.11)Thanks for sharing your unconditional love of healthful and yummy food! Planning on making this recipe as a sweet potato pie crust. The filling recipe I found looks like it might be right up your alley! http://www.suntimes.com/recipes/pies/572978,foo-nws-bhoney26r1.recipe
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