pecan pie crust

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kelly Hagan
Covington, KY

This is a crust that I make and marry with many different pies. I love it with my Caramel Pie especially. Very nice with pumpkin, mincemeat, custards, etc....

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For pecan pie crust

  • 1 c
    pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 stick
    cold unsalted butter cut into bits
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • raw rice for weighting the shell

How To Make pecan pie crust

  • 1
    In food processor coarsely grind pecans with sugar; transfer to a bowl. In food processor blend together flour, butter, and salt until coarse like meal; add to pecan mixture.
  • 2
    Add 3 tablespoons ice water, toss until mixed and press dough onto bottom and up the side of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Crimp edge; prick with fork and chill 30 minutes. (Crust can be made 2 weeks in advance, wrapped, and frozen.)
  • 3
    Line crust with foil, fill foil with rice, and bake in preheated 425 degree oven 7 minutes. Remove rice and foil carefully and bake crust 5 more minutes; cool.
  • 4
    Use the dough as you would any other dough with the filling you choose to enjoy. Happy Pie-ing!

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