Cooking in the Lite

A delicious and easy crust for any type of pie.

• 1 1/2 cup Pecans, crushed
• 4 tbs. Butter, unsalted, melted
• (If you are watching your fat intake, you may use Butter Buds or another substitute)
• 2 tbs. Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 25 drops Stevia liquid extract
• 1 tbs. Soy flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Begin melting the butter on the stove top or in the microwave
Place the sliced pecans in a blender or food processor and grind until they become a flour consistency
In a large mixing bowl gently whip the egg with a fork
Mix in the vanilla extract and the Stevia
Stir in the pecan flour, soy flour and dairy whey
Gradually stir in the melted butter
Mix all ingredients thoroughly
You will have a moist ball of dough
Place the dough in an oven proof, 9 inch pie plate
Using your fingers press the dough evenly around the pie plate and up the sides.
(This is where the kids come in - they love pressing out the dough!)
Use the tines of a fork to decorate the edge around the crust
Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees
Cool thoroughly before filling

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