- 1 1/2 cups almond meal (I have better results with almond meal as opposed to finer almond flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar (see note)
- 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon water
Almond Crust (Gluten-Free Pie Crust)
Coarsely ground almond meal creates a crust similar in texture to a graham cracker crust. This recipe is best suited to a filling that does not require baking as nut-based crusts don’t fare as well when baked for extended periods of time. If you wish to try, cover the edges with a crust protector (a homemade foil version will do) to prevent over-browning and start out with a well-greased pie plate.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together. Then add butter or coconut oil and water.
- Knead dough until well combined. Then press the dough into a greased 9-inch pie plate, working the mixture up the sides.
- Bake 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Notes
- You may omit the sugar if you wish to use this crust for a savory recipe.