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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.
 
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Comments
Cindy:

Wow!! That sounds like a delicious pie crust!! I'm gonna have to try this. Your pie looks so pretty!

(04.03.11)
Amy Griffith:

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

(11.04.11)